Fire trucks and ambulances rushed to the White House after a prank call claimed the residence was on fire.
This incident is the latest in a series of dangerous swatting events against political officials.
The prank call was determined to be a false alarm, and President Joe Biden was not at the residence at the time. (Trending: Trump Responds To Biden’s Bombing In Yemen)
White House Swatted: Fire trucks and ambulances were rushed to the scene following a 911 prank call on Monday morning, January 15 – Reports.
Lately, high-profile political figures were targeted in the latest wave of ‘swatting’ incidents.
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“Fire in the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,” a Washington, DC, dispatcher said.
“Someone who was reached at the callback number for the 911 report indicated they did not place it, a source told the Associated Press, indicating it was likely spoofed,” one report noted.
The call was traced to a spoofed phone number.
Similar swatting incidents have targeted other politicians and celebrities.
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