A fire at Malton and Norton District Hospital on 8 July forces patients and staff to evacuate, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The blaze spreads through the Springwood ward, which has rooftop solar panels. One account says the ward roof contains four rows of solar panels and that the fire damaged that section of the building.
The fire service’s assessment, as reported, links the incident to the solar panels, stating that they are believed to be the cause. Following the outbreak, hospital staff evacuate patients from the affected area, and responders attend the scene to bring the fire under control. The articles do not describe any confirmed injuries or the extent of repairs beyond noting that the fire ripped through the Springwood ward.
Overall, the sources agree on the location and date of the fire, the evacuation of patients and staff, the involvement of the Springwood ward roof with solar panels, and the fire service view that the panels are the likely cause.
