Chesterfield Royal Hoapital Fire

On 25 June 2011, a major fire occurred at 
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
 that caused millions of pounds in damage and required the evacuation of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. 
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Incident Overview

• Time and Origin: The fire was reported at approximately 21:20 BST. It began in a newsagent's shop located within the hospital's main entrance.
• Cause: A joint investigation by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and hospital officials concluded the blaze was caused by an electrical fault in a drinks fridge.
• Emergency Response: Ten fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters attended the scene. The fire was brought under control by roughly 01:00 the following morning.
• Impact:
  • The hospital's main entrance, A&E reception, and fracture clinics suffered extensive fire and smoke damage.
  • Total repair costs were estimated at £1.8 million.
  • 15 patients on stretchers were moved to safety during the evacuation. No injuries were reported. 
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Incident Report & Findings
The official investigation pinpointed the exact origin using CCTV, which showed the fire starting in the shop's fridge before spreading through the roof space. Fire-resistant construction within the hospital was credited with restricting the spread and preventing further damage to clinical areas.
Link below to the news article.
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https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/chesterfield-royal-issues-update-after-main-entrance-evacuated-and-fire-service-called-to-hospital-5322052