Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Fire Disrupts Capitol Hill Subway System
There was a small fire in the subway system that connects the Rayburn House Office Building to the US Capitol.
Firefighters quickly responded and are working to figure out what caused the fire.
The area was temporarily closed, and no one was hurt.
DC Fire and EMS responded to a fire in the Rayburn House Office Building's subway system
Smoke was reported before one subway car stopped and appeared to burn near an electrical line
Capitol Police blocked access to the area, and fire crews worked to contain the incident
The cause of the fire is still under evaluation, but it seems to be contained
The incident occurred ahead of scheduled House votes and temporarily shut down the Rayburn subway tunnel
- Who
- DC Fire and EMS, Capitol Police
- What
- Fire in the Rayburn House Office Building's subway system
- When
- Before scheduled House votes, around 5 PM
- Where
- Rayburn House Office Building's subway system, Capitol Hill
- Why
- Cause of the fire is still under evaluation
- Location
- Rayburn House Office Building's subway system, Capitol Hill
- Time
- Around 5 PM
- Agencies Involved
- DC Fire and EMS, Capitol Police
- Status
- Contained, under evaluation