Crews respond to Northwest Medical Center over odor caused by malfunctioning equipment

Authorities responded to a possible hazmat at the Northwest Medical Center late Sunday, Feb. 26.
Authorities responded to a possible hazmat at the Northwest Medical Center late Sunday, Feb. 26.(13 News)
Published: Feb. 26, 2023 at 9:24 PM MST|Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 11:28 PM MST
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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities responded to a possible hazmat situation at the Northwest Medical Center in Pima County late Sunday, Feb. 26.

The Northwest Fire District said crews were called to the scene for an unknown odor and the cause was a malfunctioning piece of equipment located near the ambulance bay.

As of 11:20 p.m., the area was being ventilated and crews were wrapping up and getting ready to leave.

The NWFD said there were no evacuations and the Golder Ranch Fire District responded to help.