'Severe' Pentagon lockdown sparks emergency response as hazmat teams sweep area

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Certain areas in the Pentagon went on lockdown Thursday morning due to an "air quality incident," Fox News Digital has learned.

An alert, shared with Fox News Digital, carrying a "severe" rating was sent to employees in multiple corridors of the building directing them to shelter in place. All other personnel were told to avoid the area. -- More on Fox News

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