Pentagon floors on lockdown after 'hazardous materials' incident
The Pentagon has initiated a lockdown and shelter-in-place order following the detection of an air quality issue. Hazmat teams are currently investigating the source of the potential hazard.
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As the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, any security or safety incident at the Pentagon is a matter of significant national security concern.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Getty Images Several floors in the Pentagon building have been placed on lockdown following the detection of an "air quality issue", prompting hazardous material (hazmat) response teams to the scene.
The report relies on official statements from the Pentagon and local emergency services.
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