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Emergency Drill Near White House Sparks Brief Public Alarm

Washington, D.C. – A wave of concern swept through the area near the White House today as emergency vehicles and security personnel swarmed the scene around 11:45 a.m. However, officials quickly confirmed it was a planned emergency preparedness drill.

The U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security coordinated the exercise, which involved fire services and tested response to a hypothetical threat. Authorities stressed there was no fire or danger to the public.