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. let's talk about what's happening in the building behind me. 3:15 they're supposed to resume. as of right now, it's 3:07. >> yasmin, i'm sorry to interrupt you. we have the press conference with nypd starting. let's listen to that and we'll come back. >> and today you're going to hear from our chief of department, jeffrey mage who will update you on the incident that took place, the fire commissioner, cavanaugh on the condition of all the people involved, the medical conditions, and our chief of detectives, joe kenny, and he'll talk to you about the investigation of the incident today. so with that, i'll bring out the chief of department. >> thank you, good afternoon, everyone. i'm going to try and talk loud so you can hear me.