The Boston Police and Fire Departments have evacuated buildings near Fenway Park due to a hazmat situation, according to multiple reports.
Hazmat crews responded to Kilmarnock Street where police told FOX25 Boston they found “a large amount of flammable liquids and acids in a building.”
Those flammable liquids and acids were unspecified but found in the basement by the Health Department, according to WCVB Ch. 5. The building in question is located at 76 Kilmarnock Street, according to WCVB, and buildings in the area were evacuated while surrounding roads were closed.
Boston police told WCVB they were utilizing their emergency deployment teams to assist in the area. No injuries have been reported.
UPDATE (10:30 p.m. ET): The Red Sox warned fans inside Fenway Park about the situation in a series of tweets.
City Hall has advised us that the police are currently investigating a hazmat situation in the Kilmarnock area of Fenway. (1/4)
— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 9, 2015
and we understand that some may have parked their cars there. Residents have been evacuated and the area cannot be accessed right now. (2/4)
— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 9, 2015
We appreciate the police department's caution in a situation like this and ask for your understanding during this time. (3/4)
— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 9, 2015
We hope this will be resolved safely and swiftly and thank you for your patience. (4/4)
— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 9, 2015
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