Defense
- Firefighters and paramedics are responding to a reported incident involving potentially hazardous materials.
- A letter that may have contained hazardous substances was reportedly opened.
- Five people were reportedly being treated for symptoms, including nose bleeds and burning sensations.
Firefighters and paramedics are responding to a potential incident that may have involved hazardous materials in Virginia, according to multiple reports on Tuesday afternoon.
An emergency task force was reportedly called for at around 4:30 p.m. at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall after a letter was opened that may have contained a hazardous substance, according to local
The building was evacuated and a decontamination station was deployed.
This is a developing situation. Check back for updates.
Our Hazmat Team members and Aide 215 are assisting @FortMyerFire and @IAFF2800 Firefighters on a Hazmat Incident at the Fort Myer Base.
- IAFF Local 2141 (@IAFFLocal2141) February 27, 2018