FIREFIGHTERS spent an hour tackling a blaze at the Royal Free Hospital in the early hours of yesterday (Friday).,

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were at the scene in Pond Street.

A small part of an office on the ground floor of the building was damaged by the fire,  the London Fire Brigade said, and there were no reports of any injuries.

Fire crews from West Hampstead and Kentish Town fire stations attended.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.