Capitol Building put on alert after a small fire several blocks away

Washington A small fire at an apparent homeless encampment less than a mile away from the US Capitol Building on Monday prompted Capitol Police to put the building on lockdown"out of an abundance of caution," a reflection of the heightened state of alarm at the complex.

The incident involved a tent near the Capitol Building, DC Fire and EMS spokesman Vito Maggiolo said. The fire was on the 100 block of H St SE, authorities said, and was reported extinguished around 10:30 a.m. ET. One person suffered a non-life threatening injury, city authorities said.Update outside fire 100 block of H St SE. Fire involved a homeless tent beneath freeway. #DCsBravest quickly extinguished fire.

— DC Fire and EMS January 18, 2021 "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. Members and staff were advised to shelter in place while the incident is being investigated. As more information becomes available, this message will be updated," Capitol Police spokeswoman Eva Malecki said.

Why so many national guard and now active duty for a virtual event. I understand some security due to 1/6 riot but are we heading to war?!

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Panic... panic... panic in the streets... NO ONE is safe... Listen to CNNs experts... Run run run to your shelter... and buy toilet paper..

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HA HA HA . It was a Homeless camp fire. Here was Trumps Inauguration Day

Over reaction much

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You mean the homeless RIGHT down the street from the Capitol Maybe if we took care of them better the wouldn’t have to burn outside to stay warm.

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It took an insurrection inspired by Trump to get his wall built. LOLOL Protecting Americans from themselves. The irony of that is chilling. Trump led the USA on this path 9 months ago when he said the only way he could lose would be by wide spread fraud. Giving him cover on both

Enough, do the inauguration somewhere private, hidden and secure. We don’t know who all these guys are who are supposed to protect this event.

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