DC Fire Department Assists Secret Service After Bomb Dog Detects Suspicious Item Near White House

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2023 – The D.C. Fire Department (DCFD) is currently assisting the United States Secret Service after a bomb-detection dog alerted to a suspicious item on the 15th Street side of the White House.

Security protocols have been activated, and appropriate agencies are on the scene to further investigate the situation. The area around 15th Street is expected to experience traffic disruptions and possible closures as the investigation unfolds.

At this time, no further details have been provided regarding the nature of the suspicious item or any potential threat level. The situation remains fluid, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and to report any unusual activity to the proper channels.