NewsUK NewsFireLIVEUpdated 1 min agoLoud blasts have been heard coming from Malton Hospital, North Yokshire where a fire is raging - a cordon has been put in place by policeA large fire has broken out by Malton Hospital(Image: @Owl_Pie2)Patients have been wheeled out of a hospital in North Yorkshire after a massive fire erupted.Loud blasts could reportedly be heard coming from near Malton Hospital at around midday and a cordon has been put in place by the police. Fire crews are working at the scene with smoke seen from as far away as Market Weighton.Malton Town Council says there is "some ash and debris falling from the sky", as it urged people to "please be vigilant if you are in the area".View PostToday13:13 BSTPolice say they are 'supporting road closures' after fireNorth Yorkshire Police wrote on Facebook: "We are assisting our colleagues at NYFRS and supporting road closures in response to this incident. Please follow the advice below for your safety and allow emergency services to carry out their work."Today13:08 BSTPatients 'safely evacuated' says NHS TrustYork and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said in a statement: "All patients and colleagues have been safely evacuated, and there are no reports of any injuries."We are working closely with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and other partner agencies to monitor the situation."Today13:05 BSTFire service update after Malton Hospital blazeA statement from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service reads: "Update at 12:46 3 main jets are in use and our Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) is in attendance."We’re currently responding to an incident involving a building on the Malton and Norton District Hospital site. A number of fire crews are on the scene."Hospital staff have confirmed all people are accounted for. Residents and anyone nearby may notice large amounts of smoke. As a precaution, please keep all doors and windows closed."Please avoid the area at this time to allow emergency services access."‌