St Mary’s Hospital said: “Update on current situation involving the management of a contained fire in the Clarence wing building, St Mary’s Hospital site.
“St Mary’s Hospital is currently managing a small, contained fire in a linen room on the ground floor of the Clarence wing building.
“London Fire Brigade are on site and the fire is out. As a precaution, we have temporarily moved patients and staff from wards and other areas affected by smoke. No other buildings on the St Mary’s Hospital site are affected.”
The hospital said that all other services, including A&E and planned care, are continuing this afternoon, although they are closely monitoring the situation. Patients should attend their appointments as scheduled unless contacted directly.