Dickson City streets around 330 Main Street were shut down to accommodate response operations.

A hospital fire in Dickson City, Pennsylvania prompted a large-scale evacuation of Lehigh Valley Hospital patients, staff, and visitors, with all individuals reportedly evacuated safely by the morning following the incident.

Governor Josh Shapiro and other officials praised first responders and offered prayers for those affected.

Authorities were still investigating the fire’s cause as the situation evolved.

The incident remained developing, with local outlets promising updates as more information became available.

Readers were advised to check back for further updates as the scene continued to unfold.

Context on the hospital site shows Coordinated Health’s involvement and LVHN’s broader merger with Jefferson Health in 2024, informing the facility’s regional role.

Emergency ops included multiple ambulances and buses, traffic disruptions, and coordinated efforts with regional transit and utility crews.

Triage directed critical patients to other hospitals first; transfers continued through the night, with Medevac on site.

By Thursday morning, five patients were in fair condition, three in good condition, one in critical condition, and four had been treated and released.

Response teams from law enforcement, emergency management, and the health department worked with hospital staff through the night and into the next morning.

The fire’s exact cause was not known initially, with the blaze reported about six miles north of Scranton in Dickson City.