Chemical Sensors Trigger Haz-Mat Response at Northeastern University

January 05, 2026 | Boston, MA

Emergency responders are on the scene at Northeastern University's Egan Research Building following reports of chemical sensors activating in multiple rooms. Haz-mat teams were dispatched to 120 Forsyth St. in Boston on Jan. 5 at 9:16 a.m. after sensors detected an unknown chemical in three different rooms. The incident is under investigation, with no immediate reports of injuries or evacuations.

Command Reports sensors going Officer in 3 diff rooms for Unknown chemical @ northeastern egan research Building.

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