Pentagon locked down, shelter in place ordered after ‘hazardous materials’ incident

1 min readNew DelhiJun 11, 2026 08:52 PM IST

Pentagon’s multiple floors and corridors have been locked down, and people are being evacuated after a “hazardous materials incident” was reported on Thursday, Arlington ⁠County fire ‌and rescue officials said.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told CNN that systems within the Pentagon “have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.”

Parnell added that a shelter-in-place order has been issued for the affected area and the department is executing standard protection protocols.

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