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Firefighters dealing with blaze at Lurgan Hospital but ‘no risk to patients’

A fire has broken out at Lurgan Hospital.

Firefighters are at the scene and, according to a local councillor, are currently dealing with the situation.

The DUP’s Carla Lockhart has visited the scene and wants to reassure the public: “There is no risk to patients.”

She said: “The area affected is part of the hospital which is under construction.”lurgan hospital fire

She said the fire broke out on the roof of some cabins and appealing to the public: “If you know someone in the hospital please do not be alarmed.”

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