Pentagon floors on lockdown after 'hazardous materials' incident
Summary
Several floors in the Pentagon were locked down after detecting a problem with the air quality. Hazmat teams and emergency services responded to the scene, and people in the affected areas were told to stay inside as a safety measure.Key Facts
- The Pentagon detected an air quality problem that caused concern.
- Hazmat (hazardous materials) response teams came to investigate.
- People on the affected floors were ordered to shelter in place.
- Arlington Fire & EMS confirmed they were handling a hazardous materials incident.
- Police in the building wore gas masks and protective chemical suits.
- The Pentagon is the headquarters of the US Department of Defense.
- Over 20,000 government workers work inside the Pentagon.
- Officials said the lockdown was a precaution while they figured out the problem.
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