Fire at London children's hospital
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in central London, emergency services said. About 35 firefighters and six engines were called to the hospital at 8:35 a.m., a London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said. No one was...
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in central London, emergency services said. About 35 firefighters and six engines were called to the hospital at 8:35 a.m., a London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said. No one was injured.
Aerial television pictures showed dozens of people who had been evacuated from the building, although there were no signs of smoke or flames.
A Sky News reporter at the scene said some hospital workers heard an explosion before the alarm was raised.
At least one road outside the hospital was closed and police and ambulances were on standby, he added.
Great Ormond Street was opened in 1852 with the help of patrons including Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria. With about 400 beds, it is famous around the world for its specialist care and research.