Breaking News: The emergency department at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) is still under immense pressure after a fire erupted within the hospital.
This incident, which occurred on Friday evening, has left the department exceptionally busy, according to the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Teams swiftly moved patients to safety while the fire service tackled the blaze.
In an early Saturday morning update, the trust confirmed the fire was extinguished, and the emergency department is fully operational once more, though still exceptionally busy. The trust expressed gratitude to the ambulance service for their assistance with handovers, and to the fire service for their 'swift and professional' response.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to the call at 20:28 GMT. The fire was located within a structural void, which is essentially a hidden space between walls or ceilings. Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Fire crews revisited the site multiple times throughout the night to ensure no further heat sources remained.
But here's where it gets controversial... The incident highlights the strain on emergency services and raises questions about hospital safety protocols. What do you think could have caused the fire? Do you think the hospital's response was adequate? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
