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Major incident declared as fire breaks out at UK hospital
Published 11:44 1 Feb 2026 GMT
Updated 11:44 1 Feb 2026 GMT
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A fire has broken out at a hospital in Southampton and patients have been evacuated, as a major incident has been declared.
Roads surrounding the hospital have also been closed by emergency services, it has been reported.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and fire crews were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am.
According to the hospital, the emergency department was diverting patients away unless their condition “is deemed life or limb threatening”.
It also said that visitors are being asked to stay away, while it was cancelling all planned outpatient appointments on Sunday.
The fire is now contained and no injuries have been reported, the hospital said.
More than 110 firefighters responded to the incident, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said, while it is not yet known what caused the blaze.
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