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Nearby fire sparks US Capitol security alert


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The Capitol building in Washington DC is on lockdown owing to a security threat, two days before Joe Biden is inaugurated as US president.

Reporters at the scene say an emergency announcement is playing and a rehearsal for Mr Biden's inauguration has been suspended.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55709740

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A notice sent to House and Senate offices:  "All buildings within the Capitol Complex: Due to an external security threat located under the bridge on I-295 at First and F Streets SE, no entry or exit is permitted at this time. You may move throughout the buildings but stay away from exterior windows and doors. If you are outside, seek cover."

https://news.sky.com/story/us-capitol-complex-put-in-lockdown-due-to-external-security-threat-12191716

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Seems it was just a fire under a highway from the most recent reports.  The fire has been put out and it's being reported there is no threat to the public currently but it is being investigated.

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  • The title was changed to US Capitol on lockdown due to nearby fire

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Reports from law enforcement suggested the evacuation was in response to what turned out to be a fire at a homeless encampment, NBC's Pete Williams said. The Washington, D.C. fire department also confirmed there were no injuries at the scene.

https://www.complex.com/life/2021/01/us-capitol-put-on-lockdown-external-security-threat-nearby-fire

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