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Page last updated at 05:42 GMT, Thursday, 16 October 2008 06:42 UK
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Blaze ravages hospital buildings

Fire at Chase Farm Hospital
The fire started on Wednesday evening. Photo by Ronnie Stevenson

More than 60 patients have been evacuated following a fire at a psychiatric unit in north London.

About 100 firefighters tackled the blaze at Camlet Lodge Secure Unit, part of Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.

The London Fire Brigade was called at about 1830 BST on Wednesday where crews found half of the ground and first floor and part of the roof alight.

No injuries were reported during the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been established.

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