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Hazmat scare at Grace Medical Center in West Baltimore

Hazmat scare at Grace Medical Center in West Baltimore
Posted at 2:39 PM, Nov 22, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-22 18:13:59-05

BALTIMORE — A Hazmat scare at a hospital in West Baltimore Tuesday.

It all started when employees at Grace Medical Center noticed a sulphuric odor coming from the HVAC system.

The building was partially evacuated for a brief period.

According to the Baltimore City Fire Department, the cause is believed to be from a leaking portable battery.

Some employees who reported feeling sick were treated on scene by paramedics.

The incident has since cleared.