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Flames and thick black smoke have been sighted at a US government building in Washington DC.Flames and thick black smoke have been sighted at a US government building in Washington DC.
The Eisenhower Executive Office building is located near to the West Wing of the White House and houses members of the president's staff.The Eisenhower Executive Office building is located near to the West Wing of the White House and houses members of the president's staff.
Emergency vehicles have arrived at the scene and firefighters have entered the building to tackle the blaze.Emergency vehicles have arrived at the scene and firefighters have entered the building to tackle the blaze.
It is too early to tell what the cause of the fire is. The entire building has been evacuated. It is not clear what caused the fire, which has forced the evacuation of the entire building.
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EISENHOWER BUILDING Houses various agencies that comprise Executive Office of the PresidentIncludes Office of the Vice President, National Security CouncilConstruction began 1871, completed 1888French Second Empire style, granite, slate and cast iron exterior, 553 rooms US architectural and historical gem Occupants included 16 Navy Secretaries, 21 War Secretaries, 24 Secretaries of State
There have been no injuries, a White House spokesman said.
The fire appeared to be raging near Vice President Dick Cheney's ceremonial office.
Mr Cheney himself was in his White House office, and has not been affected by the incident, his staff said.
The White House itself was not evacuated.
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