Lockdown at Pentagon due to hazardous materials incident

Author: ObohPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: United States

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Lockdown at Pentagon due to hazardous materials incident

Part of the Pentagon was locked down on Thursday due to a hazardous materials incident. The Arlington County Fire Department responded with its Hazardous Materials Team. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said safety systems detected an air quality issue, prompting precautionary measures including a shelter-in-place order.

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