Watch VideoThe U.S. Capitol was locked down Monday, reportedly due to a fire at a nearby homeless camp.
Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press an inauguration rehearsal was evacuated in an abundance of caution.
Lara Seligman, who covers the Pentagon for Politico, reports that a National Guard source told...
Brief Lockdown At U.S. Capitol Over Nearby Fire
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Breaking: Capitol Hill on Lockdown and Inaugural Rehearsal Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out Nearby
The Capitol Building was sent into lockdown and a Biden inauguration rehearsal was evacuated after a fire broke out at a homeless..
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The US Capitol complex was reportedly sent into lockdown after a fire broke out at a nearby homeless encampment
People inside the complex were sent a message, telling them 'no entry or exit' from the Capitol was allowed.
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