Mechanical equipment exploded in the basement of BridgePoint Hospital in Capitol Hill Thursday, and the force of the explosion went up the chimney shaft and inflicted damage on several floors of the building.

According to D.C. Fire and EMS, one person has been transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries. Another person was injured, but did not require hospitalization. At this time, they say there are no issues with the building’s structural stability.

Update Bridgepoint Hospital 200 block 7th St NE. This involves an explosion of mechanical equipment in basement. Force funneled up chimney shaft & caused damage several floors. #DCsBravest have confirmed no structural stability issues. 1 person transported non life threatening. pic.twitter.com/re8VfQ5eZx

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 28, 2021

The hospital, which has 177 beds in total, provides long-term acute care and sub-acute care, including rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Neighbors have reported they heard a large noise emanating from the facility early Thursday afternoon.

Huge noise from BridgePoint hospital.

Shook my house 2 blocks away. Dozens of fire and rescue now on the scene. @theHillisHome @alanhenney pic.twitter.com/ySXZDV6edZ

— Rich Myers (@rich_myers) January 28, 2021

Something happened at Bridgepoint Hospital. There was a loud bang 20 minutes ago. @theHillisHome @PoPville pic.twitter.com/WsPheBk4Ei

— Leo Delgado (@leodelgadoacts) January 28, 2021

This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information becomes available.