Fire crews called to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham after 'smell of smoke'

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a hospital this afternoon following reports of a burning smell.
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Crews from Portsmouth and the surrounding area were called to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, after 999 calls were made concerning a smell of smoke coming from the building.

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After around half an hour, the source of the burning smell was located.

Firefighters from across the area were called to the sceneFirefighters from across the area were called to the scene
Firefighters from across the area were called to the scene
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A spokeswoman for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘Crews from Southsea, Cosham, Fareham, Hightown, Emsworth and Portchester were called to Queen Alexandra Hospital at just after 4pm following reports of a smell of smoke.

‘There was no fire. Smoke was found to be coming from an item of over-heating equipment and all crews were stood down.’

In an emergency, always dial 999.

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