Overview

• An explosion of a transformer at the Lenox Hotel in Boston led to an evacuation of the building due to excessive smoke.
• The Boston Fire Department responded to the incident around 1 p.m. on Saturday, activating a second alarm due to the severity of the situation.
• The explosion caused elevated levels of carbon monoxide inside the hotel, which have since dropped due to ventilation efforts.
• No injuries have been reported from the incident.
• The cause of the transformer explosion is currently under investigation.