The Boston Herald reported on Wednesday that the city shut down the CubeSmart Self Storage on Massachusetts Avenue on Tuesday in the South End.

The Boston Police said in a statement, "While surveying the facility, officials observed and discovered several individuals using the storage facility as living quarters. Specifically, officials noted that in addition to being occupied, some of the units contained curtains, coolers, food and electric cords. Officers informed the occupants that given the unsafe living conditions and health conditions, the facility was being closed and vacated pending further review."