Emergency crews evacuate patients and battle blaze at Pennsylvania
hospital
[February 05, 2026]
DICKSON CITY, Penn. (AP) — Emergency crews battled a blaze and
evacuated patients from a hospital Wednesday night in Pennsylvania as
fire engulfed part of the facility, according to officials.
All patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh
Valley Hospital in Dickson City, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Emergency responders continued to work at the scene early Thursday.
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This photo provided by NEPA Fire Photography, shows firefighters
battling a blaze at the Lehigh Valley Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 4,
2026 in Dickson City, Pa. (NEPA Fire Photography via AP) |
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Gov. Josh Shapiro said on the social platform X that the state’s
police, emergency management agency and health department had
responded to the fire.
“Thank you to every first responder running toward danger to
help their fellow Pennsylvanians,” he said. “Lori and I are
praying for the staff, patients, their families, and the entire
community tonight.”
In video and photos posted online, flames can be seen shooting
out from the top of what appears to be the hospital's Orthopedic
Institute.
It was not immediately clear what had caused the fire in Dickson
City, which is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of Scranton.
“Deep gratitude goes to the first responders and hospital teams
whose swift, professional actions ensured the safety and
well-being of everyone involved,” U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr.,
whose district includes the city, posted on X.
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