St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, West London was “evacuated” on Thursday just before noon due “to a fire” breaking out.
Staff and Patients were evacuated as a precaution due to smoke inside the hospital and 60 firefighters and eight fire engines are on scene.
London Fire Brigade had eight emergency 999 calls and crews were dispatched to Winsland Street, Paddington.
A fire broke out in the linen room on the hospital’s ground floor and LFB have confirmed that an investigation will take place to find out what caused the blaze.
St Mary’s Hospital said, “Update on current situation involving the management of a contained fire in the Clarence wing building, St Mary’s Hospital site.
“St Mary’s Hospital is currently managing a small, contained fire in a linen room on the ground floor of the Clarence wing building.
“London Fire Brigade are on site and the fire is out. As a precaution, we have temporarily moved patients and staff from wards and other areas affected by smoke. No other buildings on the St Mary’s Hospital site are affected.”
The hospital confirmed that services, including A&E and planned care, are continuing on Thursday afternoon and they are closely monitoring the situation.
A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade, said: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a fire in a hospital building on Winsland Street in Paddington.
“Firefighters tackled a fire in a store room on the ground floor.
“Around 70 members of staff and patients were evacuated as a precaution due to smoke gathering in the building. There have been no injuries reported.
“The Brigade’s Control Officers received eight calls about the fire and mobilised crews from Paddington, North Kensington, Euston and surrounding fire stations to the scene. The fire was brought under control at 12:36.
“The cause of the fire will be investigated by the Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.”
