At least two people were injured Friday afternoon and a protester was in critical condition after attempting to light themselves on fire outside the building that houses the Israeli Consulate General in Atlanta, officials said.
Officials don't believe the incident was terrorism, the ATF said in a press briefing, calling it likely an "extreme act of political protest." A Palestinian flag that was used in the protest was recovered after the incident.
A security guard who works at the building was burned on the wrist and leg while trying to stop the protester, the ATF said.
Both people have been taken to the hospital.
The midtown Atlanta office building houses the Israeli Consulate General, among other offices.
Atlanta police responded to the scene as well as the FBI and ATF.
A backpack and what appeared to be burned items were seen outside the building, FOX 5 reported.
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Police responded to the incident around 12:39 ET, police said.
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