Pentagon evacuated over false-alarm 'air quality issue' with hazmat team deployed

Several floors of the Pentagon were evacuated over an “air quality issue” that necessitated the deployment of a hazmat team, which was determined to be a false alarm.

Pentagon evacuated over false-alarm 'air quality issue' with hazmat team deployed

TL;DR

  • Several floors of the Pentagon were evacuated due to a potential air quality issue.
  • A hazmat team was deployed as a precautionary measure.
  • The incident was determined to be a false alarm caused by a malfunctioning sensor.
  • Normal operations have resumed after testing confirmed no hazard.
  • First responders were appreciated for their swift actions.