Small Fire Reported At Capitol Visitor Center In DC

WASHINGTON, DC — A fire prompted reported evacuations at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. on Friday.

Around 3:50 p.m., DC Fire and EMS said crews responded to the Capitol for a small fire involving a space heater. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, officials said.

Several reports on social media said civilians were evacuated from the area during the incident.

According to officials, there is no immediate threat to the Capitol, the Visitors Center, members or staff.

No additional information was immediately available.