Pentagon on lockdown, HAZMAT crews rush in over ‘hazardous materials incident’
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The Pentagon was locked down Thursday after its systems detected an air quality issue described by emergency responders as a hazardous materials incident, prompting Arlington County hazmat crews to deploy and authorities to evacuate multiple building floors and issue shelter-in-place orders. Pentagon officials characterized the response as precautionary while working to determine the nature and significance of the detected issue.
The Pentagon is on lockdown Thursday as emergency workers respond to the Department of War’s headquarters for a “hazardous materials incident,” Arlington County Fire and EMS said in a post to X.
“ACFD units, including our Hazardous Materials Team, are currently operating at the Pentagon in support of PFPA’s Hazmat Team during a hazardous materials...
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