A fire broke out at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol, prompting a swift response from emergency services, which included crews dispatched at 4:23 PM.

Witnesses reported hearing the fire erupt on the roof, where solar panels were destroyed, creating a chaotic scene.

Matthew Burden, whose wife was in labor, described returning to the maternity unit to find alarms and black smoke, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

Midwives played a crucial role in evacuating pregnant women, including 22-year-old Jess Hutchinson, who expressed fear as her water broke just before the fire started.

Fortunately, all pregnant women and babies were safely evacuated, and reports confirmed that no injuries occurred as a result of the fire.

Evacuated patients were relocated to a nearby Bristol University building for safety while emergency services managed the situation.

The blaze was extinguished within an hour, and by 7 PM, St Michael's Hospital had reopened to patients, although nearby roads remained closed.

Professor Stuart Walker, managing director at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, praised the staff for their quick response and coordination with fire services during the evacuation.

The Green Party co-leader and Bristol Central MP expressed concern for those affected by the incident and thanked the emergency services for their efforts.

Firefighters were seen battling the flames on the roof of the hospital, with smoke visible across the city, including from Bristol Temple Meads station.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with Avon and Somerset Police assisting the fire service at the scene.

This incident follows a separate fire at a block of flats in Walthamstow, London, where a significant firefighting effort was required.