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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fire breaks out at Leicester Royal Infirmary
Multiple fire crews were called to Leicester Royal Infirmary after a fire broke out on the ground floor of the hospital. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue first received reports of a smell of smoke in the restaurant area of the infirmary at 22:55 BST on Saturday. It initially sent six crews to the scene, though 10 appliances were fighting the fire at the height of the incident. Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were also at the scene. Crews began damping down by 01:39 and finally left the hospital at 06:30 on Sunday. An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to be carried out. No details have yet been released on the extent of the damage to the hospital. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fire breaks out at Leicester Royal Infirmary
Multiple fire crews were called to Leicester Royal Infirmary after a fire broke out on the ground floor of the hospital. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue first received reports of a smell of smoke in the restaurant area of the infirmary at 22:55 BST on Saturday. It initially sent six crews to the scene, though 10 appliances were fighting the fire at the height of the incident. Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were also at the scene. Crews began damping down by 01:39 and finally left the hospital at 06:30 on Sunday. An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to be carried out. No details have yet been released on the extent of the damage to the hospital. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Fire breaks out at Leicester Royal Infirmary
Multiple fire crews were called to Leicester Royal Infirmary after a fire broke out on the ground floor of the Fire and Rescue first received reports of a smell of smoke in the restaurant area of the infirmary at 22:55 BST on Saturday. It initially sent six crews to the scene, though 10 appliances were fighting the fire at the height of the incident. Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were also at the scene. Crews began damping down by 01:39 and finally left the hospital at 06:30 on Sunday. An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to be carried out. No details have yet been released on the extent of the damage to the hospital.
