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'All Hell Broke Loose' - Patient Describes Evacuation During Hospital Fire

The fire destroyed the endoscopy unit treating 50+ patients daily, forcing evacuation of 200 patients and cancelling elective surgeries, officials said.

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A patient has described how “all hell broke loose” during an early morning fire at Southampton General Hospital early Sunday, February 1.

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Southampton hospital remains in major incident as more appointments cancelled

Elective surgeries and some outpatient appointments at University Hospital Southampton remain cancelled after a major fire.

·Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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Pictures show aftermath of fire at Southampton General

Photos have been released by University Hospital Southampton, showing the damage caused after a fire broke out on Sunday, February 1

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Fire breaks out at University Hospital Southampton

University Hospital Southampton has declared a major incident after a fire prompted the evacuation of around 200 patients and cancellation of services

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Daily Echo broke the news in Southampton, United Kingdom on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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