Fire strikes children's hospital

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A fire at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children has wounded four firefighters and left more than a hundred patients on the street.
Great Ormond Street Hospital

Emergency crews at the hospital

Witnesses reported a loud explosion as the fire spread, which is said to have come from a gas canister in the cardiac wing of the hospital.

But London Fire Brigade could not confirm this.

All patients and visitors to the hospital are said to have escaped the fire unharmed. There was no smoke visible outside the building.

A fire brigade spokeswoman said four firefighters had "minor" injuries and were treated at the scene, although the nature of their injuries is unknown.

Six fire engines and 35 firefighters went to the fire after being notified at 8.35am.

Hospital chief executive Dr Jane Collins said a number of day and in-patients had been cleared from the building, although did not release exact details.