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A blaze has broken out at London's Great Ormond Street children's hospital forcing the evacuation of patients.A blaze has broken out at London's Great Ormond Street children's hospital forcing the evacuation of patients.
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 hospital spokesman said the fire started at about 0830 BST on the cardiac wing following a suspected gas cylinder explosion.
The entire wing has been cleared but there are no reports of any injuries, the spokesman said. The entire wing has been cleared but there are no reports of any patient injuries, the spokesman said.
The London Fire Brigade said six fire engines and 35 firefighters are tackling the blaze. The London Fire Brigade said four firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Great Ormond Street Hospital, in Bloomsbury, is the only specialist children's hospital in the UK. Six fire engines and about 30 firefighters are tackling the blaze.
Two ambulances and a hazardous area response team, specialists in dealing with other risk factors like chemicals and gas canisters, were also sent to the site in Russell Square, central London.
A hospital spokesman said the incident has caused some disruption to services.
"All outpatients and day cases have been cancelled and we will be contacting all families as soon as we have further news," he said.