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Northwest Fire investigates malfunctioning equipment at Northwest Hospital

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE 11:11
Northwest Fire said the odor came from a malfunctioning piece of equipment. They are ventilating the area and crews will begin to wrap up and clear the scene.

UPDATE 9:41 P.M.
Northwest Fire said there are no evacuation orders in effect right now, but are still asking people to avoid the area.

UPDATE 9:28 P.M.
Northwest Fire said crews are investigating an odor in an unoccupied area near an ambulance bay.

ORIGINAL STORY

Northwest Fire is investigating a possible HAZMAT situation at a Northwest Hospital. They are asking people to avoid the area around La Cholla and Orange Grove while they are on scene and investigating.

The department tweeted they are on scene and investigating at the hospital at La Cholla and Orange Grove.

Details are limited at this time.