A fire has broken out in Wexford General Hospital this afternoon (Wednesday).

At least five fire engines are at the scene and the blaze is understood to have occurred on the building’s second floor.

God hope everyone ok… Wexford General Hospital on fire pic.twitter.com/suvzc3T9qR

— Brid O’Neill (BON Photography) (@NeillBrid) March 1, 2023

It’s understood the hospital is currently being evacuated (16:30).

Gardaí and Wexford County Council are asking that anyone travelling to Wexford Town, completely avoid that area and that people keep all windows and doors shut.

They’re also advising that any ventilation systems be turned off.

IMPORTANT

Due to a fire incident in Wexford General Hospital we ask that everyone avoid the area!!

Anyone living in close proximity, close windows and doors and turn off all air ventilation!!!

— Wexford County Council (@wexfordcoco) March 1, 2023

Junior Justice Minister James Browne tells the Dáil that there is a significant fire at Wexford Hospital and the building is being evacuated.

— Mícheál Lehane (@MichealLehane) March 1, 2023

More on this story as we get it.

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