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A fire has broken out at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital. A blaze has broken out at London's Great Ormond Street children's hospital forcing the evacuation of patients.
Six fire engines and 35 firefighters were sent to the children's hospital in central London at 0835 BST, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. A Great Ormond Street spokesman said the fire started at about 0830 BST on the cardiac wing after an explosion had reportedly taken place.
A LFB spokesman confirmed the fire is ongoing but said they could not confirm any further details. The entire wing has been cleared but there are no reports of any injuries, the spokesman said.
Great Ormond Street Hospital, which is on Great Ormond Street, in Bloomsbury, is the only specialist children's hospital in the UK. The London Fire Brigade said six fire engines and 35 firefighters are tackling the blaze.
Great Ormond Street Hospital, in Bloomsbury, is the only specialist children's hospital in the UK.