Suspicious Package Triggers Evacuation at Joint Base Andrews
A suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews near Washington prompted an evacuation and caused several people to fall ill. Those affected were taken to the hospital, according to official statements from the base.
Incident Details and Response
The base administration reported that a building was evacuated after someone opened a suspicious package. As a precaution, the building and an adjacent one were cleared, and a safety perimeter was set up around the area.
“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 Action
The package contained an unknown white powder, which was sent to Malcolm Grove Medical Center. Medical care was provided to those affected.
A HAZMAT team conducted an initial field test that did not reveal any dangerous substances. The investigation is still ongoing. The HAZMAT team departed Thursday evening.
Current Status
- The number of people affected remains unclear.
- The room where the package was opened, in the Air National Guard Readiness Center building, remains closed.
Summary: A suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews caused an evacuation and illness, but no immediate threat was found, with investigations and medical evaluations still underway.