Former psychiatric hospital in London's east end goes up in flames
The former psychiatric hospital in London's east end went up in flames around 6pm, Saturday evening.
A massive fire caused heavy smoke as crews were seen hosing down the exterior of the building while fire severely damaged the structure of the property.
Fire crews are on scene of a working fire at the former psychiatric hospital on Highbury Ave in London, Saturday (Source: London Fire Department)London Fire Department tweeted they were working on a fire at the former psychiatric hospital on Highbury Avenue, just north of Dundas.
Officials say the roof of the building caved in. They have requested an excavator to help safely pull apart the remaining burning materials.
Investigators have been called in to look into the cause of the fire.
Firefighters responded to a fire t the former psychiatric hospital on Highbury Avenue in London, Ont. on Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023. (Gerry Dewan/CTV News London)
Firefighters responded to a fire t the former psychiatric hospital on Highbury Avenue in London, Ont. on Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023. (Gerry Dewan/CTV News London)The over 100-year-old historic hospital closed in 2014.
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