Authorities in Washington, D.C. have reported an incident where a suspect attempted to set fire to the Freedom Bell located outside Union Station. The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department confirmed the incident on social media, clarifying that despite misinformation circulating online, no injuries were reported.
The official statement from the Fire and EMS Department stated, 'An individual attempted to set fire to the bell outside the station. There was no person on fire, contrary to a report on social media. This is a law enforcement matter with no injuries.'
