The Pentagon has been partially evacuated due to an air quality issue detected by the building’s sophisticated safety systems. According to the chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, the systems have detected an issue necessitating precautionary measures until its significance is determined.
The fire department in Arlington, Virginia, reported that crews, including a hazmat team, are operating in the Pentagon during a hazardous materials incident. No information has been released on the potential source of the problem.
Original reporting: NBC Connecticut — read the source article.
