"D.C. Fire Department's Response to False White House 'Swatting' 911 Call"

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"D.C. Fire Department's Response to False White House 'Swatting' 911 Call"
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The D.C. fire department responded to a false 911 call reporting a fire at the White House, which was determined to be a "swatting" attempt, a hoax call designed to draw first responders to a location. President Biden was not at home at the time, and the mansion was not evacuated. This incident is part of a recent surge of hoax calls and threats to officials and prominent individuals, and an investigation is underway.

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