WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS Baltimore) — The U.S. Capitol was put on lockdown Monday morning just as inauguration rehearsals were about to begin. But officials later said a fire several blocks away put law enforcement on high alert.
CBS News’s Zak Hudak reports an announcement was made over the intercom.
“External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, stay away from exterior windows, doors. If outside, seek cover,” the alert said.
People at the dress rehearsal for Joe Biden’s inauguration were evacuated back inside the Capitol after the threat was reported.
Officials later said the evacuation at inaugural rehearsal was due to a fire several blocks away and not believed to be a threat, according to the Associated Press.
DC Fire and EMS responded to a fire outside in the 100 block of H Street southeast.
No injuries were reported.
This was the smoke many in DC reported seeing.
DC and federal law enforcement are on high alert
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