Hazmat Situation At Mass General Under Control, Say Firefighters

Boston MA

01 July, 2021

6:46 PM

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BOSTON — Hazmat crews were called to Mass General Hospital Thursday for a liquid nitrogen tank leaking in the basement. "The area is secure, and they are working on shutting down the leak," a spokesperson for the fire department posted to Twitter. "There are no injuries to report." Someone called 911 just before 5:45 p.m. to report the Level 3 Hazmat. Liquid nitrogen is a cryogenic fluid that can cause rapid freezing on contact with living tissue, like frost bite. Deputy Chief Michael Doherty briefs the media. Companies found a loose connection on the tank and were able to stop the leak to mitigate the situation. All companies are clearing the scene. pic.twitter.com/bn4GvO5Z7Y— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 1, 2021 Fire officials define a Level 3 hazmat incident as: fitting one of the following: Materials or conditions which require the use of the chemical protective clothing,The evacuation of areas and buildings adjacent to the chemical emergencyExtreme conditions necessitating additional equipment and specially trained personnel. Read about other recent hazmat situations: Hydrogen Peroxide Spill Prompts EvacuationCongress Street Building Evacuated In Boston's Financial DistrictHazmat Situation At Harvard Lab