Hospital fire leads to temporary closure of emergency department

Clinic fire forces temporary shutdown of emergency department - Hospital fire leads to temporary closure of emergency department

Fire at Asklepios Clinic in Hamburg-Harburg: Quick Extinguishing and Resumption of Normal Operations

A fire broke out at the Asklepios Clinic in Hamburg-Harburg earlier today, causing a temporary halt in emergency patient intake. According to reports from the local newspaper "Morgenpost", the fire occurred in the technical area of the clinic.

The fire department was promptly called to the scene and deployed two fire trucks to extinguish the blaze. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the incident, and the fire was quickly put out.

As a precautionary measure, patients from the emergency department were evacuated due to smoke development. They were transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment. The emergency room at the Asklepios Clinic resumed operations in the early evening following the evacuation and fire.

Investigations into the exact cause of the fire are currently underway, with suspicions pointing towards a defective battery. The Asklepios Clinic, a medical facility that provides emergency services, has since resumed normal operations, with the exception of the temporary halt in emergency patient intake earlier.

After ventilating the affected building parts, all restrictions were lifted at the Asklepios Clinic in the evening. The clinic's staff worked diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff, and their efforts were successful.

The Asklepios Clinic would like to express their gratitude to the fire department for their quick response and to the nearby hospitals for their cooperation in accommodating the transferred patients. They assure the public that they are taking all necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

In the meantime, the clinic encourages anyone with concerns or questions to contact their customer service line for more information. The Asklepios Clinic remains committed to providing the highest quality of care to their patients.