Capitol fire LIVE: Evacuation in Washington DC as blaze reported at Visitors Centre | World | News

A fire was reported at the Capitol in Washington DC as firefighters evacuated the area. D.C. Fire crews respond to a smoke investigation at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after an electrical panel caught fire.

The fire has already been extinguished, all civilians have been safely evacuated, and firefighters are now ventilating the area to clear any remaining smoke.

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