A fire broke out at Weston General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare early Thursday morning, March 5, prompting the evacuation of patients and staff from nearby wards. Emergency services were alerted just after 5:30 AM and quickly responded to the incident.
Witnesses reported hearing numerous sirens throughout the morning and observed wards being evacuated. Fortunately, no patients or staff were present in the immediate area where the fire started.
Grange Road, which runs adjacent to the hospital, was temporarily closed to traffic while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. The fire has since been brought under control, with crews ventilating the building and monitoring for any remaining hotspots. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
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The hospital confirmed that there were no injuries resulting from the incident. The emergency department remains open and operational, and most services are running as normal. Patients with affected appointments are being contacted directly; those who have not received communication are advised to attend their scheduled visits.
A spokesperson for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust expressed gratitude for the rapid response of fire crews and hospital staff, emphasizing that safety was the priority throughout the incident.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service, alongside Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, coordinated the emergency response. They thanked all involved for their swift action in managing the situation and asked the public to avoid the area until it was declared safe.