Pentagon Issues Shelter-in-Place Order Over Air Quality Issue [View all]
Source: Bloomberg
The Defense Department imposed a shelter-in-place order for part of the sprawling Pentagon building over an air-quality issue, according to a statement.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Pentagon systems “have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.”
The Defense Department is carrying out “standard protection protocols” that includes the shelter-in-place order for the affected area of the building.
CNN reported that firefighters and emergency medical services staff had reported to the scene over what it called a “hazardous materials incident.”
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-11/pentagon-issues-shelter-in-place-order-over-air-quality-issue
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