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Hazardous Materials Response

March 17, 2025 • 2 weeks ago

On Friday evening, March 14, 2025, shortly before 8 p.m., fire companies responded to a hazardous materials incident at a restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue in Central Sq. Apparently several cleaning agents had been mixed which created a noxious atmosphere. Firefighter HazMat Technicians, members of the Cambridge Fire HazMat Task Force, in full PPE (personal protective equipment) and SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) evacuated occupants, monitored & tested the atmosphere, ventilated, & mitigated the incident.

One occupant was treated & transported to a medical facility for NLT (non-life threatening) injury. Several others were evaluated on scene by paramedics & emergency medical responsders and refused further treatment.

Engines 2 & 3, Ladder 3, Squads 2 & 3, Rescue 1, HazMat 1, & Division 1 worked at the incident.

Group 1 was on duty.

At least 3 Pro EMS units & one MIT EMS unit worked on scene.

Several Cambridge Police officers also responded to ensure pedestrian safety & divert traffic in the area.

Cambridge Inspectional Services responded as well.

For more informations about the hazards of mixing cleaning agents, go to a previous Cambridge Fire web post from February 24th: https://www.cambridgema.gov/cfd/News/detail.aspx?path=/sitecore/content/home/cfd/news/2025/02/householdcleaningproductsafety

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Hazardous Materials Incident on Friday evening, March 14th