Capitol scare triggered by homeless camp fire a mile away. Dems running scared

[powderman]

   
Capitol scare triggered by homeless camp fire a mile away. Dems running scared
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/capitol-scare-triggered-by-dc-homeless-encampment-fire

Capitol scare triggered by DC homeless encampment fire; threat cleared
Threat appears to be linked to a nearby outdoor fire at homeless encampment
By Stephanie Pagones, Tyler Olson | Fox News

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The U.S. Capitol Building was placed in a brief lockdown in response to what announcements on the grounds described as an "external security threat," Fox News has learned.

The threat appears to have been linked to an outdoor fire at a homeless encampment that has since been extinguished.

The encampment was located approximately one mile away, where a plume of smoke created security concerns. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS said the fire "accounts for smoke that many have seen."



People on Capitol grounds were told to remain inside shortly before 10:30 a.m. Monday, when people were urged to stay away from exterior-facing doors and windows.

The threat was cleared before 11 a.m., with the U.S. Secret Service saying in a subsequent tweet that authorities "responded to a small fire," which prompted the "temporary shutdown" of the U.S. Capitol complex.

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In an alert sent to congressional staffers that was obtained by Fox News, U.S. Capitol Police said: "Due to an external security threat under the bridge on I-295 at First and F Streets SE, staff and other personnel are directed to avoid coming to the Capitol Complex area until further notice. All personnel currently on the Capitol Complex are advised to stay indoors and away from windows and doors."


Before given the all-clear, U.S. Capitol Police and other on-the-ground law enforcement could be seen hurrying to investigate.

The U.S. Capitol Building and state capitals around the country are ramping up security in the days leading up to Wednesday's Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

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An Inauguration rehearsal was underway when the threat was first reported, which prompted the rehearsal to be evacuated. Biden did not attend the rehearsal.

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Members of the military band evacuate from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during a rehearsal the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP)

Tensions on Capitol Hill are high in the wake of the events of Jan. 6, when a violent mob of hundreds of apparent Trump supporters stormed the federal building.

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Five people, including a U.S. Capitol Police officer, died during or in connection with the siege.

Fox News' Edward Lawrence and Rich Edson contributed to this report.

Stephanie Pagones is a Digital Reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. Follow her on Twitter at @steph_pagones.

[Land_Owner]

So, wander around Washington, DC, piling up wood pallets, and then get folks to set them on fire at various times of day and night for the next two days.  That's the General Norman Schwartzkopf feign tactic used against the Iraqi Guard.  Disturb them mightily...

[BUGEYE]

I’ve heard of people that were afraid of their own shadow.
Those homeless folks were just trying to get warm.

I think the word COWARDS fits nicely here.

[oldandslow]

I wonder how many wet their pants over this "scare"?

[Doublebass73]

I wonder how many wet their pants over this "scare"?

Hopefully all of them. The more these POS politicians live in fear the better.

[ironglows]

  ...Probably the campgraouns of the lazy, drunks and druggies, who came to camp to await their bennies..which the Dems are expected to give them, as soon as they take over !