The commissioner said firefighters went with the Secret Service to inspect the president’s residence. While the rest of the building had a “considerable amount of smoke,” it was not immediately clear if it reached Mr. Trump’s unit, he said.
Lotta firefighters… reminds me of Mission Impossible, fire at clown HQ
More than 200 firefighters responded to the fire, the cause of which was unknown, the commissioner said.
((( but potus wasn't there… this the key Q? )))
While the building is subject around the clock to extra security by law enforcement, extra fire protection happens only when the president is there, Commissioner Nigro said.
More than 200 firefighters responded to the fire, the cause of which was unknown, the commissioner said.
In January, a small electrical fire broke out near the top of the building. Officials at the time indicated it was in the building’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.