Emergency services rushed to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning after a fire destroyed two ambulances parked in the hospital’s car park.
The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene on Fulham Road, SW10, just before 4am on Thursday 17th April 2025 following reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, firefighters found two ambulances ablaze, with thick smoke and flames visible from surrounding areas.
Crews swiftly brought the blaze under control by 4:28am, but the vehicles were severely damaged. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and it is believed that no patients or staff were inside the ambulances at the time of the fire.
A London Fire Brigade source confirmed the incident:
“We were called at 3:57am to reports of a vehicle fire in the car park of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. One ambulance was completely alight. The fire was under control by 4:28am.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and a full inquiry has been launched to determine how the blaze began.
Both the London Ambulance Service and hospital officials have been contacted for further comment.
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Despite the dramatic scene, the hospital remained fully operational, with no disruption to emergency services or patient care.
This is a developing story. Further updates will follow as more details emerge.
We have reached out to the The Chelsea and westminster NHS Trust, The Met Police and the London Ambulance service for statements.
