VIDEO. Alerts Sound at Capitol, National Guard Evacuated from West Wing

Alerts are sounding at the Capitol, and the National Guard is being evacuated from the West Wing. This has been reported by various media outlets.

The inauguration ceremony for Joe Biden is scheduled to take place on January 20. Today, a rehearsal for Biden's inauguration was held at the building.

The security service has closed the entrances and exits of the building.

The Washington Fire Department has announced that a fire occurred not far from the Capitol, but not within its grounds. The fire has been extinguished, and there are no reported injuries.