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Southampton Hospital Fire Contained
1 Feb
Summary
- A major fire incident was declared at Southampton General Hospital.
- The fire, which broke out early Sunday morning, has been contained.
- No injuries were reported, and patients were safely evacuated.
Southampton General Hospital declared a major incident after a fire broke out early Sunday morning. The blaze started at approximately 05:30 GMT and was later declared under control by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Over 110 firefighters were involved at the peak of the incident.
No individuals sustained injuries during the fire. Patients from affected areas within the hospital were safely evacuated to secure zones on the premises. However, all planned outpatient appointments for Sunday have been cancelled, and the hospital is requesting visitors to refrain from attending.
The hospital's emergency department is currently redirecting patients unless their condition is critical. Roads surrounding the hospital were closed by emergency services, and crews remained on-site to manage the situation. As of Sunday morning, the fire was under control, but dampening down efforts continued.
