Two small fires prompted the evacuation of patients at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami. The fires, located on the hospital's fifth floor, were quickly extinguished by the building's sprinkler system on Wednesday evening, according to Lt. Pete Sanchez of City of Miami Fire Rescue, as reported by NBC Miami.
Firefighters worked quickly to clear lingering smoke and ensure the floors were safe for occupancy. Fortunately, no patients or staff were injured, and no one needed medical attention, according to hospital officials. While hospital operations were disrupted, the fires were contained to a single area of the facility.
The source of the fires is under investigation, but a source told WSVN that the fire was set intentionally. This has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities. Meanwhile, crews are working diligently to ensure the hospital is safe to fully reopen.
Investigative teams will be thoroughly examining the causes behind the fires and reviewing security protocols as part of their ongoing inquiries. The story is developing, and further updates on the investigation and hospital operations will become available as information is released.
