BOSTON (WHDH) - A chemical spill inside the Brigham and Women’s Thorn Research Building prompted a hazmat response on Monday, officials said.
Boston firefighters responding to a report of a small chemical solvent spill on the 10th floor of the building at 20 Shattuck St. evacuated three floors as a precaution, according to the Boston Fire Department.
Air quality in the building has been tested and crews are in the process of cleaning up the spill.
There were no reported injuries.
Response to 20 Shattuck st for a level 2 Hazmat. Report of a small chemical solvent spill on floor 10. We have evacuated floors 9,10, 11 for precautions. There is no exposure or injuries . Companies are in the process of cleaning up the spill. pic.twitter.com/8kTmEEeBOE
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 4, 2019
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