Boston, MA – The Lenox Hotel in Boston was evacuated on Saturday following a transformer explosion at the rear of the building, leading to elevated carbon monoxide levels and the presence of smoke inside the hotel. Firefighters ordered a second alarm to evacuate the hotel as they responded to the reported explosion around 12:30 p.m.
The building was successfully evacuated, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. Firefighters utilized fans to clear out the building and mitigate the effects of the explosion. However, the cause of the transformer explosion is still under investigation.
According to the Boston Fire Department’s Twitter account, there was no fire in the hotel, but high carbon monoxide levels were detected, prompting the evacuation. The levels have since dropped, and the building is being vented to clear out the smoke using multiple fans placed throughout the building.
Deputy Chief Martin McCormack of the Boston Fire Department assured that there were no injuries to report, and EversourceMA is on the scene to determine the cause of the explosion. Additionally, the building and electrical inspectors will inspect the hotel for any damages as a result of the explosion.
As the investigation continues, this developing news story will be closely monitored for further updates.
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