US EditionFire erupts in US Capitol trolley system, at least 2 people receive medical attention
An electrical fault caused a small fire on the Capitol trolley, leading to tunnel evacuation and two police officers receiving minor injury evaluations, officials said.
- On Thursday evening, an electrical fire erupted on a trolley between the Rayburn House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol, prompting reporters and bystanders to evacuate the Capitol Plaza as emergency crews extinguished the fire.
- Video evidence and reports from FOX 5 DC indicate an electrical fault started the blaze, with video on social media showing a subway car burning near an electrical line while a small fire was quickly extinguished onboard.
- Two Capitol Police officers were taken to hospital for evaluation after the scene was cleared, while fire officials first said one person was treated but USCP reported no injuries on board.
- Independence Avenue was closed in both directions between Washington Avenue SW and Second Street SE as fire crews investigated, and officials declared smoke clear by around 6 p.m. before public reopening efforts began.
- The underground trolley is one of three lines operating under the U.S. Capitol grounds for members of Congress and their staff, and the Rayburn line has operated since the 1960s.
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The Economic TimesFire in US Capitol underground trolley system sends two officers to hospital, triggers brief road closures
A small fire erupted in the underground trolley connecting the US Capitol and Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday. Two US Capitol Police officers were taken for medical evaluation. The blaze, described as a small electrical fire, was quickly extinguished. The roadway around the Capitol complex was temporarily closed. The cause of the electrical malfunction is under investigation.
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