Suspicious Package Prompts Evacuation at Joint Base Andrews
A suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews near Washington triggered health concerns and an evacuation, with multiple individuals requiring hospital treatment. Official base statements confirm the incident.
Incident Details and Response
The base administration reported that a building was evacuated after someone opened the suspicious package. As a precaution, both the affected building and an adjacent one were cleared, and a safety perimeter was set up.
"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. The investigation continues."
Investigation and Medical Treatment
The envelope contained an unknown white powder, which was sent to Malcolm Grove Medical Center for analysis. Those exposed received medical care according to sources close to the investigation.
Initial field tests conducted by the HAZMAT team showed no immediate danger, but the inquiry is ongoing. The HAZMAT team left the site Thursday evening.
Current Status
The scale of illness among those near the package has not been disclosed. The room where the envelope was opened, located in the Air National Guard Readiness Center building, remains closed pending further investigation.
Author's summary: A suspicious white powder at Joint Base Andrews caused an evacuation and medical response, with ongoing investigation ensuring no immediate threat was found.