Pentagon Lockdown Due to Air Quality Issue

On Thursday, multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon were locked down and others evacuated following a hazardous materials incident. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed that systems detected an air quality issue, prompting precautionary measures. The Department is implementing standard protection protocols, including a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency's hazardous materials response team is on-site, assisted by the Arlington County Fire Department. A message from the Pentagon's security team indicated that additional testing is required and could take one to two hours. Police within the building were reported to be wearing gas masks and full chemical protective gear. Floors two through five in corridors four through seven have been locked down as a precaution.