US Capitol under lockdown, no entry or exit due to external security threat
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Capitol Police ordered lockdown during inauguration rehearsal in abundance of caution after nearby fire
The lockdown comes just days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration
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The US Capitol complex is on lockdown, with no entry or exit allowed due to an external security threat and people inside being forced to shelter in place after a fire broke out near the complex, according to Reuters.
Capitol Police ordered lockdown during inauguration rehearsal in abundance of caution after nearby fire, no public threat.
US Capitol temporary lockdown ends; fire near complex contained
The Capitol Police in a statement said the lockdown was lifted and the fire nearby was contained
PTI | January 19, 2021 | Updated 09:55 IST
The lockdown follows the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump, some calling for the death of Republican Vice President Mike Pence as he presided over the certification of Democrat Biden s November election victory
The US Capitol complex was shut down for about an hour on Monday out of an abundance of caution after a small fire broke out nearby, underscoring security jitters days before President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration.
Read more about US Capitol shut down temporarily out of caution over fire nearby on Business Standard. The lockdown comes just days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration
| UPDATED: 15:14, Tue, Jan 19, 2021
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All eyes are on Washington DC this week in anticipation of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Mr Biden was officially certified as the winner of the 2020 US election earlier this month, but during the vote count proceedings were interrupted by rioters who targeted the US Capitol. The US Capitol was placed under another lockdown on Monday, January 18.
US Capitol Briefly Shut Down Over Fire 2 Days Before Biden Inauguration US Capitol Briefly Shut Down Over Fire 2 Days Before Biden Inauguration The US Capitol Police said in a statement that members and staff were advised to shelter in place while the incident was being investigated.
US Capitol was temporarily shut down after a fire broke out nearby (File)
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The US Capitol was shut down temporarily on Monday out of an abundance of caution after a fire broke out near the complex, the Capitol Police said, underscoring security jitters days before President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration. There is no threat to the public, the US Secret Service said in a tweet.