Overview

• The fire began around midday on May 1, 2025, in a ground-floor storeroom at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, West London.
• London Fire Brigade received eight emergency calls and mobilized crews from Paddington, North Kensington, Euston, and surrounding stations.
• Approximately 60 firefighters and eight fire engines are currently on the scene on Winsland Street, working to contain the blaze.
• The hospital, a key NHS facility, is being treated as a high-risk site due to the potential impact on patients and infrastructure.
• No details on casualties or structural damage have been confirmed as firefighters continue their efforts to bring the situation under control.