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)
Washington:
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.