Firefighters were investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon on Thursday.

Pentagon, Arlington County

Who

Arlington County fire and rescue officials, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:26 GMT · 2h 38m ago

Where

Pentagon, Arlington County ·

Why

Safety systems inside the Pentagon detected a potential air quality issue, necessitating precautionary measures.

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How this affects you

Several floors of the Pentagon were locked down and occupants evacuated due to a detected air quality issue, triggering a hazardous materials response at the US military headquarters.

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