A major hospital in the Midlands was forced to clear its Emergency Department following a dramatic fire on Friday night.
Emergency Response at Queen's Medical Centre
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to tackle a blaze within the Accident and Emergency unit at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre (QMC). The incident, which occurred late on Friday, January 2, led to the immediate evacuation of patients from the department as a safety precaution.
A spokesperson for the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust addressed the situation while it was ongoing. They confirmed that firefighters were investigating a potential fire and that the trust's priority was the care of patients already in the very busy department. The public was urged to avoid attending QMC unless facing a genuine medical emergency.
Service Restoration and All-Clear
The disruption persisted into the early hours of Saturday, January 3. However, crews successfully brought the fire under control. By approximately 2pm on Saturday afternoon, the Emergency Department had returned to full operational capacity.
Hospital authorities confirmed the most crucial outcome: no injuries or casualties were reported as a result of the fire or the evacuation. The swift action of hospital staff and emergency services ensured patient safety was maintained throughout the incident.
Key Details of the Incident
- Location: Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) Emergency Department, Nottingham.
- Date & Time: Late evening, Friday, January 2, 2026.
- Responders: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
- Action Taken: Evacuation of the A&E department.
- Resolution: Fire under control by ~2pm Saturday; department fully operational.
- Casualties: None reported.
The trust has reassured the community that all patients were kept safe and that normal service has now resumed at one of the region's key healthcare facilities.
