WORCESTER, Mass. (WWLP) - Second Chance Animal Services announced Thursday that due to fire damage originating outside of the building, their Community Veterinary Hospital will be temporarily closed for repairs. Ollie’s law goes into effect in Massachusetts The National Grid and other agencies are dealing with the fire damage, and during this time, repairs and inspections will occur to ensure the hospital's safety before opening again. Animal clients that belong to the Worcester office are being welcomed to the Second Chance locations in Southbridge, North Brookfield, and Springfield so that they may continue receiving care if needed. Result of the fire damage. (Second Chance)Result of the fire damage. (Second Chance)Result of the fire damage. (Second Chance) “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of everyone who relies on our Worcester hospital,” said Second Chance Animal Services CEO Sheryl Blancato. “We are deeply grateful for the patience and support of our community as we navigate this challenge together.” While the organization's insurance will cover some of the damages, Second Chance is currently welcoming donations from the community. Those wishing to donate to support the restoration of the hospital may go to secondchanceanimals.org/worcester-update. Checks can be mailed to Second Chance Worcester Restoration, 111 Young Road, East Brookfield, MA 01515. Local News Headlines Status of drought in western Massachusetts this December Hadley improv theater meets goal to build dream performance venue How these Massachusetts mayors react to threats of mass deportations Greenfield man to buy home for holidays with $1 million lottery ticket WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.