Multiple Pentagon floors on lockdown due to 'hazardous materials'

Several floors of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, are on lockdown after an air quality issue triggered precautionary measures. The building’s systems flagged the problem, prompting a shelter-in-place order for the affected area while officials assess its significance.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said standard hazmat protocols are in effect as responders from Arlington Fire & EMS assist on site. Hazmat teams are evaluating the incident and monitoring air quality, with updates expected as more data becomes available.