One man was reportedly involved in the incident
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)
Authorities responded to a fire at Royal Victoria Hospital earlier this evening after a blaze broke out inside a bathroom.
Emergency services arrived on the scene shortly before 6.45pm to tackle the fire in the accident and emergency (A&E) unit of the hospital.
A spokesperson for the NI Fire and Rescue Service said four pumping appliances and around 20 personnel were deployed to the scene. One man was allegedly involved in the inciden and treated for injuries.
The main waiting area and reception were closed and patients attending the ED were directed via a side entrance with some ambulances diverted to other city hospitals for a short time.
A NIFRS statement said: “One male was injured and we had four pumping appliances there, the area was smoke logged.”
It was reported that crews left the scene at around 9.10pm.
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