An area of the Pentagon is under a shelter-in-place order due to an air quality issue detected by the building’s sophisticated systems.

Precautionary Measures

The chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, stated that the Department is executing standard protection protocols, including a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. Response teams are in place and ready to support building occupants.

The fire department in Arlington, Virginia, reported that crews, including a hazmat team, were operating in the Pentagon during a hazardous materials incident. No information was immediately released on the potential source of the problem.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.