Pentagon Evacuated and Locked Down Due to Hazardous Materials Incident

The Pentagon has been locked down and staff evacuated following a hazardous materials incident. A hazmat team responded to the US military headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday morning. Firefighters in protective clothing, including gas masks, were seen entering the building. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed that an air quality issue had been detected, prompting precautionary measures. He stated, 'The Department is executing standard protection protocols, including a shelter-in-place order for the affected area.' The Arlington County Fire Department reported that their Hazardous Materials Team is assisting in the response. There is currently no indication that the incident is related to an attack, despite recent military actions against Iran.