Emergency Services Attend Fire At Wexford General Hospital

Wednesday, 1 March 2023 17:34

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Fire units from the across the county are at the scene of the blaze.

IMPORTANT

Due to a fire incident in Wexford General Hospital we ask that everyone avoid the area!!

Anyone living in close proximity, close windows and doors and turn off all air ventilation!!!
— Wexford County Council (@wexfordcoco) March 1, 2023

People in the area are being advised to stay indoors, and keep their windows closed.

.@gardainfo are advising the public to stay away from Wexford General Hospital while emergency services including the NAS deal with an extensive fire within the building. Thank you for your co-operation. pic.twitter.com/Csca2ZTD47
— National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 (@AmbulanceNAS) March 1, 2023

The cause of the fire is not yet known

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