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 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.
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.
