As a result of the incident, officials temporarily suspended operations at the Washington Monument while police investigated.

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.

Operations at the Washington Monument were shut down Tuesday morning after a person poured gasoline on a car and set it on fire, U.S. Park Police told WTOP.

(The Hill) – Dangerous heat closed the Washington Monument, which lies in the heart of the nation’s capital, as the region experiences intense temperatures. In an alert on its website, the National ...

It’s so hot in D.C. that the Washington Monument is closed for tours. Going to the top of the monument to see the spectacular views in all directions is a tourist favorite. But as Storm Team4 expects ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Monument will remain closed on Wednesday after an excessive heat warning was issued for the Washington D.C. area, according to the National Park Service. 7News ...

The video above is previous coverage of the Washington Monument’s New Year’s Eve light show. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The night sky in the nation’s capital will light up with fireworks, and the ...