Update on gas leak from Lennox and Addington County General Hospital as of May 26th at 4:30am.
Normal operations have resumed at Lennox and Addington County General Hospital after a precautionary response to a small leak involving the hospital’s oxygen storage tank system.
Hospital officials confirmed the issue has now been fully resolved following assessment and response efforts completed in partnership with the Napanee Fire Department.
The incident earlier prompted a partial evacuation at the hospital, including temporary impacts to the Emergency Department. Officials say the evacuation order has since been lifted and all departments have reopened and returned to normal operations.
Hospital representatives stressed there was no ongoing risk to patients, staff, visitors, or the surrounding community during or after the incident.
Officials thanked emergency responders, hospital staff, partner organizations, patients, and community members for their cooperation and patience throughout the precautionary response.