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False 911 Call at White House on January 15, 2024

A false 911 call prompted multiple Washington, D.C., fire and EMS units to rush to the White House early on January 15, 2024, but crews found no fire and declared an “all clear” minutes later, making the incident an apparent “swatting” hoax rather than a verified on-site emergency.

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A false 911 call prompted multiple , fire and EMS units to rush to early on January 15, 2024, but crews found no fire and declared an “all clear” minutes later, making the incident an apparent “swatti...