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Firefighters respond to electrical fire at Kenmore Mercy Hospital

A spokesperson for the hospital says an air conditioning unit on the roof of Kenmore Mercy Hospital malfunctioned Tuesday morning, causing a small electrical fire.
Credit: WGRZ

KENMORE, N.Y. — Firefighters were called to Kenmore Mercy Hospital Tuesday morning for reports of a possible fire. 

A spokesperson for the hospital says an air conditioning unit on the roof of the hospitall malfunctioned Tuesday morning, causing a small electrical fire.

Several fire companies responded and put out the fire quickly. 

The hospital says associates in non-patient care areas were evacuated for a short time as a precaution. No hospital services or patient care areas were affected.

NITTEC reports that Elmwood Avenue from Hampton Parkway to Westchester Boulevard was closed just before 11 a.m., but was reopened around 11:30 a.m.

Any family members who wish to contact the hospital or their loved ones can do so by calling (716) 447-6100.

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