Washington Monument closes briefly after nearby car set on fire: police

The Washington Monument was temporarily closed Tuesday after U.S. Park Police detained a person who they say poured gasoline on a vehicle nearby and set it on fire. The incident as reported around 9:10 a.m. near Survey Lodge. D.C. Fire and EMS responded and quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries or additional damage was reported. Operations at the monument were temporarily suspended while police investigated.