Crews from six fire stations were sent to Bath’s Royal United Hospital earlier this evening, Tuesday 22nd July, after fire alarms activated at the Combe Park site.
Fire crews at the Royal United Hospital in Bath | Photo © Bath Echo
Emergency services were called shortly after 6pm to reports of the fire alarms activating at the hospital, with patients and staff being evacuated from the Emergency Department and part of Zone C.
Firefighters from the Bath, Hicks Gate, Temple, Kingswood, Bedminster and Nailsea fire stations attended the scene.
Crews from seven fire stations attended the scene | Photo © Bath Echo
A spokesperson for Avon Fire & Rescue Service said: “Upon arrival crews carried out a full 360-degree inspection of the site but found no evidence of fire.
An evacuation was undertaken at the Combe Park site | Photo © Bath Echo
“The incident was confirmed as a false alarm, and fire alarm panels were reset.”
