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Smoke Triggers Evacuation at BU’s Housman Medical Research Center

Officials attribute the smoke to an electrical problem in the basement, with no injuries reported.

Overview

  • Fire officials reported smoke on multiple floors of the research facility at 778 Harrison Avenue.
  • The building was evacuated and emergency crews remained on site as the situation developed.
  • Boston University said the incident originated with electrical equipment in the basement.
  • The response was described on live coverage as a two-alarm incident.
  • Eversource was called to assist, and BU-affiliated elective surgeries were rescheduled.