DEVELOPING: Message sent to staff in the U.S. Capitol:
"All buildings within the Capitol Complex: External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, stay away from exterior windows, doors. If outside, seek cover."
"All buildings within the Capitol Complex: External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, stay away from exterior windows, doors. If outside, seek cover."
https://twitter.com/frankthorp/status/1351188939391037452
Message sent to congressional 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."
Capitol Hill evacuation was prompted by what turned out to be a fire at a nearby homeless encampment, a law enforcement official says - @PeteWilliamsNBC
UPDATE: U.S. Capitol Police: "In an abundance of caution following an external security threat under the bridge on I-295 at First and F Streets, SE, Acting Chief Pittman ordered a shutdown of the Capitol Complex. There are currently no fires on or within the Capitol campus."
A "small fire" under a nearby bridge prompted the temporary shutdown of the U.S. Capitol complex and an evacuation of the west front of the building Monday, where a rehearsal for Wednesday's inaugural ceremony was underway. nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
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