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Anonymous ID: a9413e Jan. 18, 2021, 7:55 a.m. No.44227   🗄️.is đź”—kun   >>4241 >>4273 >>4303

Talk About Over Reacting

In the time it took me to stage this post the headline went drom this……

 

"Seek Cover": US Capitol On Lockdown Over Undisclosed Security Threat "Under Bridge"

 

to his…..

 

US Capitol Placed On Lockdown Over Suspected Tent Fire "Under Bridge"

 

by Tyler Durden - Monday, Jan 18, 2021 - 10:38

 

Update (1050ET): The lockdown was apparently over a "small fire involving a tent that is now out," according to CNN's Manu Raju.

 

Things seem to be OK at the Capitol. DC Fire's Vito Maggiolo says the incident involved a small fire involving tent that is now out. DC fire was dispatched at 10:14 and the fire was put out. He said the response was "very minimal" and it was "pretty much a non-incident."

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 18, 2021

 

The US Capitol has been locked down after an undisclosed "external security threat" was identified "located under the bridge on I-295 and First and F Streets SE," according to an email sent to people who work on the Hill.

 

No entry or exit is permitted at this time, however those already within the complex are allowed to "move throughout the buildings," but are advised to "stay away from exterior windows and doors."

 

"If you are outside, seek cover," reads the email.

 

Here’s what was just sent via email to people who work on the Hill: building complex on lockdown bc of “external security threat” under a bridge outside the complex pic.twitter.com/Q2aW1oBoTf

— Elizabeth Landers (@ElizLanders) January 18, 2021

 

The lockdown comes as DC prepares for Wednesday's inauguration with approximately 20,000 National Guard troops, while the entire National Mall remains closed to the public and a "secure military zone" has been established throughout the entire downtown area.

 

Roads, bridges and Metro have all been shut down within that zone, according to WUSA9.

 

Meanwhile, a huge plume of smoke was seen on the 100 block of H Street Southeast near the Navy Yard. It is unknown if the two incidents are related.

 

Huge plume of smoke. Lots of sirens. Navy Yard. DC. Looks to be at ORE 82 building. By H st SE. pic.twitter.com/cC23Dd0Rhc

— Amy M. (@AmyAlbanayzay) January 18, 2021

 

Developing…

 

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/seek-cover-us-capitol-lockdown-over-undisclosed-security-threat-under-bridge