A U.S. Secret Service vehicle caught fire near 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue Monday morning, sparking emergency responses and temporary street closures in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred just hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with former President Donald Trump.
The SUV’s back seat ignited, though no immediate casualties were reported. Just the News White House Correspondent Amanda Head confirmed the event as an eyewitness. The vehicle was located at the corner of 18th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Trump is hosting Netanyahu to discuss a Gaza ceasefire plan. Netanyahu previously stated that Israel is collaborating with Trump’s team on a proposed 21-point agreement, emphasizing challenges in balancing competing demands from Israel and Arab states regarding Gaza’s governance. Discussions continued Sunday evening between Netanyahu, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.