The Pentagon issued a shelter-in-place order due to a detected air quality issue, prompting a hazardous materials investigation. Firefighters and a Hazmat Team responded, but subsequent testing confirmed no hazard, and normal operations have resumed.
Firefighters are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon, prompting a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that sophisticated safety systems detected an air quality issue requiring precautionary measures.
The Pentagon was placed on lockdown Thursday following a hazardous materials incident. Sophisticated systems detected an air quality issue, prompting precautionary measures and a shelter-in-place order for affected areas. Emergency responders in protective gear are investigating.
