Augusta, Ga.-based Walton Rehabilitation Hospital evacuated nearly 40 patients after an electrical fire Oct. 10, WRDW reported.
The fire began inside an HVAC unit around 10 a.m., according to the Augusta Fire Department. Firefighters quickly identified the electrical issues and contained damage to the HVAC unit.
Patients were quickly and effectively removed from the affected areas, but remained inside the facility, Eric Crossan, market CEO, told the news outlet.
Walton Rehab is a 70-bed inpatient rehab facility and a joint venture of Encompass Health and Piedmont.
Becker’s reached out to the hospital and will update this story if more information becomes available.
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