Suspicious Package Triggers Evacuation at Joint Base Andrews
A suspicious package caused several people to fall ill and led to the evacuation of buildings at Joint Base Andrews near Washington. Those affected were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Incident Details
The base administration confirmed that the evacuation followed after a person opened a suspicious envelope containing an unknown white powder.
"As a precaution, the building and the connecting building were evacuated, and a perimeter was established around the area."
Response and Investigation
- First responders from Joint Base Andrews arrived immediately at the scene.
- An assessment detected no immediate threat, and the site was turned over to the Office of Special Investigations.
- The investigation is ongoing.
Medical and Safety Measures
The envelope’s contents were sent to the Malcolm Grove Medical Center. According to sources close to the investigation, the HAZMAT team’s initial field test showed no dangerous substances.
The HAZMAT team left the scene Thursday evening. The exact number and severity of illnesses among those nearby remain unknown.
Facility Status
The room where the package was opened, located in the Air National Guard Readiness Center building, remains closed pending further investigation.
"First responders from Joint Base Andrews were dispatched to the scene, an assessment found no immediate threats, and the site was handed over to the Office of Special Investigations."
Summary: A suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews prompted a medical response and evacuation, with ongoing investigation confirming no immediate danger but health concerns for some exposed individuals.