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Breaking: Fire at major Perth hospital forces ICU evacuation

Breaking: Fire at major Perth hospital forces ICU evacuation
ABC Australia Thursday 20 August 2026, 04:10 UTC 1 min read
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A fire has forced the evacuation of the intensive care unit at one of Perth's major hospitals, sparking an emergency response. The fire at Fiona Stanley Hospital, in Perth's south, was reported just after 10am within a self-contained room within the ICU. It is not yet known if anyone was injured in the fire, with investigations into the cause underway.

A fire has forced the evacuation of the intensive care unit at one of Perth's major hospitals, sparking an emergency response. The fire at Fiona Stanley Hospital, in Perth's south, was reported just after 10am within a self-contained room within the ICU. It is not yet known if anyone was injured in the fire, with investigations into the cause underway. The blaze was brought under control within half an hour. Loading
Perth (LOCATION) Fiona Stanley Hospital (ORG)
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