Evacuations were underway at a MetroWest hospital after an issue with the facility’s boiler, according to Marlborough Fire. The incident happened at UMass Memorial on Union Street in Marlborough. Fire officials said there was a boiler issue and a flood at the facility, prompting the evacuation of some patients. “UMass Memorial Medical Center – Marlborough Campus is currently experiencing operational challenges impacting heating and water supply. The Campus is currently on code black and has activated emergency operations,” the facility said in a statement. “Operational teams are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. Patient safety remains our top priority.”WCVB has a team on the way to the scene, and this article will be updated as additional details are available.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. —
Evacuations were underway at a MetroWest hospital after an issue with the facility’s boiler, according to Marlborough Fire.
The incident happened at UMass Memorial on Union Street in Marlborough.
Fire officials said there was a boiler issue and a flood at the facility, prompting the evacuation of some patients.
“UMass Memorial Medical Center – Marlborough Campus is currently experiencing operational challenges impacting heating and water supply. The Campus is currently on code black and has activated emergency operations,” the facility said in a statement. “Operational teams are working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. Patient safety remains our top priority.”
WCVB has a team on the way to the scene, and this article will be updated as additional details are available.