2 hours agoPentagon alert, evacuate several floors after an incident with dangerous materials
Periskopi(2 days ago)
(2 days ago)Several floors and corridors within the Pentagon have been closed and others are being evacuated because of a “incident with dangerous materials”, three known sources and the local fire department said.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed on Thursday that systems within the Pentagon “have uncovered a problem with air quality requiring precautions until we determine its importance”.
“Department is implementing standard defence protocols, including a country housing order for the affected area. Reaction teams are in place and ready to support the residents of the” building, Parnell said.
The Pentagon Service Protection Agency's response team is responding to the incident with the help of the Arlington County Fire Department, according to department spokesman Captain Jamie Jill. A post in social media by Arlington's Firecraft and EMS said the Arlington Department of Risk Materials of the Arlington County Fire Department is operating at the Pentagon “during an incident with dangerous materials”.
A message sent by the Pentagon's security team said a “problem with air quality” was detected and additional tests were needed.
This extra test could take one to two hours. Reaction teams are in place and ready to support the residents of the building if necessary. You can observe response personnel from numerous agencies and precautions under way in the central courtyard. Please do not interpret these activities”, the message said.
