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ICU Fire Erupts at Fiona Stanley Hospital
20 Aug
Summary
- Fire broke out in the ICU on Thursday morning.
- Patient and three staff members are being assessed.
- Services temporarily disrupted due to water damage and smoke.
A fire incident occurred in the intensive care unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital on Thursday morning, leading to an assessment of one patient and three staff members.
Crews from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services arrived swiftly, extinguishing the blaze by 10:30 AM. The fire is understood to have originated in a self-contained room within the ICU, possibly from a bed.
Emergency plans were enacted, resulting in patient relocation and short-term ambulance diversions. Some surgical and outpatient services faced temporary disruption. Paediatric and adult emergency patients are currently sharing a facility.
The hospital's emergency department remained open. However, due to residual water damage and smoke impact, certain services will be temporarily unavailable while remedial works are completed. Non-urgent visitors are encouraged to defer their visits.
