Firefighters have been called to a maternity hospital in Bristol after a blaze broke out.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire on the roof St Michael’s Hospital involving solar panels at about 4.30pm on Thursday.
Pregnant women were removed from the site, according to reports, but the hospital had reopened by 7pm.
The fire was extinguished within less than an hour, and the cause will be investigated, Avon Fire and Rescue Service said.
No injuries have been reported, the fire service added.
People have been urged to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews from Temple, Yate, Southmead, Bedminster, Hicks Gate, Patchway, Kingswood, Nailsea, Avonmouth, Weston-Super-Mare were called at 4.23pm to reports of a fire on the roof of a hospital involving solar panels on Southwell Street, Bristol.
“Upon arrival, crews located a fire on the roof of the building and began firefighting efforts.
“The hospital was partially evacuated at the time of the incident. We can confirm that the fire has now been extinguished, and we currently have five fire engines on scene including one turntable ladder for monitoring purposes.
“Police crews remain on scene to assist with traffic and cordon management. Some cordons are expected to be lifted.
“No injuries or casualties have been reported.
“The cause of the fire is unknown. A full investigation will take place following the incident.”
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: “Police are supporting Avon Fire and Rescue colleagues at the scene of a fire at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol which was reported at about 4.30pm on Thursday May 22.
“St Michael’s Hill is closed to vehicles and pedestrians and people are urged to avoid the area if at all possible.”
Professor Stuart Walker, hospital managing director at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Following a fire incident at St Michael’s Hospital this afternoon, we can confirm that the fire has safely been extinguished.
“Thank you to our amazing staff who worked closely with the fire service to partially evacuate the hospital.
“The hospital, including the delivery suite, has now reopened to women who need to access our services and people with appointments tomorrow should attend as planned.”
