The Pentagon was partially closed this Thursday morning (11), after security systems detected a air quality problemaccording to American TV CNN Internacional. The suspected presence of “dangerous materials” mobilized emergency teams.
The US broadcaster reported that Department of Defense spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the closure and reported that internal sensors indicated a failure that required “precautionary measures until the severity is determined”. Because of this, a confinement order to the affected areas.
“The Department is executing standard protocols. Response teams are already on site to support employees,” Parnell said.
Gas masks
Sources interviewed by CNN Internacional reported that the closure specifically affects floors two to fivebetween corridors four and seven of the building. Security officers were seen roaming the hallways wearing gas masks e chemical protection equipment.
The operation has the Hazardous Materials Unit (HazMat) yes Pentagon Force Protection Agency and the support of Arlington County Fire Department.
CNN International also reported that an internal communication was sent to Pentagon employees. In it, the security team stated that additional tests are being carried out to identify what triggered the alert. The analyzes are expected to take between one and two hours.
Until the last update of this article, there are no reports of injuries.
