Protesters Climb Crane Blocks from the White House

WASHINGTON, DC — A group of protesters have reportedly climbed a 270-foot-tall crane at a D.C. construction site near the White House.

The incident has shut down some streets in the area. Police and firefighters appear to be waiting out the protesters for the time being. According to police, the incident is in the area of 15th Street between L and M.

The protesters reportedly climbed the crane at around 8 a.m. Wednesday and attempted to unfurl a banner, although it wasn't clear what they were protesting, according to The Washington Post.

The crane is located at the site of the former Washington Post building. New offices are under construction at the site for Fannie Mae, according to the Post.

UPDATE 9:23 a.m.: Numerous reports indicate that the protesters are from Greenpeace, and the sign reads "resist."

Greenpeace has released the following statement, which was posted by Fox 5's Melanie Alnwick: "This morning, seven activists began deploying a 70-foot by 35-foot banner of the word 'Resist' above the White House. The activists from around the country are still in place, calling for those who want to resist Trump's attacks on environmental, social, economic, and educational justice to contribute to a better America."

D.C. police have released their own statement: "A small group of protesters have engaged in dangerous behavior in downtown Washington, D.C. this morning. While we respect everyone's right to protest, today's actions are extremely dangerous and unlawful. Multiple government resources are being tied up, and unfortunately streets are blocked while first responders try to safely address this matter."

Fox News has live video, which you can watch below.

Greenpeace protesters climb crane, hang 'resist' banner that can be seen from White House: https://t.co/H60kSFtwq7 pic.twitter.com/fxyMW6jvkw
— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC7News) January 25, 2017

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