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Capitol on lockdown due to 'external security threat' days before Biden inauguration


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Washington Examiner

 

The Capitol Complex has gone on lockdown amid an “external security threat.”

United States Capitol Police urged people in the Capitol to stay inside and away from windows on Monday morning around 10:30 a.m.

“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,” a statement from Capitol Police said. “All personnel currently on the Capitol Complex are advised to stay indoors and away from windows and doors.”

U.S. Secret Service said public safety and law enforcement officials “responded to a small fire … that has been extinguished.” They also said that “out of an abundance of caution, the U.S. Capitol complex was temporarily shut down,” specifically adding, “There is no threat to the public.”:snip:

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