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Man dies after setting himself on fire in Highland Park Wendy's

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A man has died after he set himself on fire inside the bathroom at a Wendy's in Highland Park, city spokesperson Marlie Blackmon tells 7 Action News.

According to Blackmon, the man walked into the bathroom on Woodward Ave. and came out on fire.

We're told employees called 911 and tried to help the man. Firefighters arrived and put out the fire, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Right now, police are still investigating. Stay with WXYZ and WXYZ.com for updates to this breaking story.