Jeffrey Mage News Today

>> reporter: chief, speaking of family, did they give you any other insight into his mental state? >> very preliminary in dealing with the family so far. we just made notification to them that the incident had taken place. >> reporter: how concerned are you that somebody was able to get this far in, light themselves on fire, obviously you said theyre in critical condition right now. how concerned are you? >> thank you. were very concerned. of course were going to review our security protocols. t...

Subsequently lit himself on fire. you need clearance to get into where i am in the press area, but not in that area. i wanted to mention that. lets talk about whats happening in the building behind me. 3:15 theyre supposed to resume. as of right now, its 3:07. >> yasmin, im sorry to interrupt you. we have the press conference with nypd starting. lets listen to that and well come back. >> and today youre going to hear from our chief of department, jeffrey mage who will update you on the incident ...

Park. they make efforts to put him out. they use their coats, they use fire extinguishers, eventually fdny responds. were able to extinguish the fire and from that point, we removed him to cornell burn unit. right now hes there in critical condition. at this moment, ill let commissioner talk about the condition of the male and the condition of people who helped and who were witnesses there. >> thank you. as the chief mentioned, the victim is in critical condition and is alive and intubated at co...