PALO ALTO (KRON) — Palo Alto Fire crews knocked down a 3-alarm fire at Stanford University in Palo Alto after evacuating the surrounding area Saturday morning.
Crews first reported the fire on Twitter around 7:45 a.m. in the Edwards Building at 300 Pasteur Dr., which is connected to the hospital.
A hazmat team is still on site because the fire started in and burned a laboratory containing bio-hazardous waste, Palo Alto Fire said.
Also on site are 60 firefighters from Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, 9 fire engines, five trucks, two medic ambulances, and five Command Chiefs.
The main entrance to Stanford’s hospital is closed. Officials are redirecting those trying to enter the facility through other doors.
Fire sprinkler & rapid firefighter response holds fire in check at Stanford University Medical School. #fastestwater pic.twitter.com/hcokFLOP4I— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
A sprinkler system contained flames to a room on the third floor, according to Palo Alto Fire.
Around 8:00 a.m., the fire was upgraded from a 2-alarm to a 3-alarm.
Around 8:25 a.m., crews reported the fire was out.
Since the fire was in the Medical School Building, officials say there was no threat to hospital patients.
No injuries have been reported at this time.Stay with KRON4 for updates
For info on today’s 3-alarm fire (extinguished) & ongoing hazardous materials incident at @Stanford Medical School, follow @PaloAltoFire. pic.twitter.com/72EkfPkWQI— Palo Alto Police (@PaloAltoPolice) March 11, 2017
***Fire is in the Medical School Building and there is no direct impact to patient care in Stanford Hospital***
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
Area around the fire has been evacuated. No fire extension
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
Incident at Stanford Hospital upgraded to 3rd alarm
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
Crews are checking for extension, establishing a secondary water supply and dealing with a haz mat incident
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
Sprinkler system has contained the fire to a room on the 3rd floor.
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
A 2nd alarm and haz mat response has been requested.
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017
Fire crews responding to a report of a fire on the 2nd or 3rd floor of Stanford Hospital – Edwards Building. Report of a room on fire.
— PaloAltoFire (@PaloAltoFire) March 11, 2017