Suspicious Package Prompts Evacuation at Joint Base Andrews
A suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews near Washington caused multiple people to fall ill and led to an evacuation of the building. Authorities confirmed the incident through official statements from the base administration.
Evacuation and Response
After an individual opened the suspicious package, the building and an adjacent connected building were evacuated as a precautionary measure. A safety perimeter was established 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.”
Medical and Investigative Actions
The opened envelope contained an unknown white powder. This substance was sent to Malcolm Grow Medical Center, where those affected were treated, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
- An initial HAZMAT field test revealed no dangerous substance.
- The HAZMAT team departed the scene Thursday evening.
- The full extent of illness among exposed individuals is still unknown.
The room where the envelope was opened, located in the Air National Guard Readiness Center building, remains closed pending further investigation.
Summary
The suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews triggered an evacuation and medical response, with no immediate threat detected, though investigations continue.