Crime & Safety
Hazmat Leak At Larz Anderson Skating Rink
BREAKING: Authorities say Larz Anderson was closed for a number of hours after a Zamboni -related leak, prompted a Haz Mat response.
BROOKLINE, MA — Larz Anderson Park was closed for hours after a Hazmat leak was reported at the skating rink in Brookline Sunday. After a clean up it was reopened Monday morning, according to police.
Brookline Police and fire department officials were on the scene with a Haz Mat crew looking into just what happened, according to fire officials. It turned out: The refrigerant system in the Zamboni room leaked, causing the spill.
Police at the start said the leak was not suspicious, but asked residents to avoid the area between 3: 30 p.m. Sunday and around 11 p.m.
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UPDATE: Larz Anderson's remains closed. BFD determined it was a leak in the refrigerant system in the Zamboni room. BPD/BFD still on scene
— Brookline PD (@BrooklineMAPD) September 17, 2017
JUST IN: Hazmat situation at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline. Firefighters just arrived. Police blocking park entrance now @boston25 pic.twitter.com/ZM0WTjhgr5
— Litsa Pappas (@LitsaPappas) September 17, 2017
Companies on scene investigating with the Haz Mat team. https://t.co/F3TWu8JLh5
— Brookline Fire Dept. (@BrooklineFD) September 17, 2017
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