Fire Destroys Orthopedic Wing at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City, 77 Evacuated
A fire destroyed the Orthopedic Institute/orthopedic wing at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City, forcing the evacuation of 77 patients, staff and visitors, all of whom were safely removed. Emergency crews remained on scene into early Thursday as officials including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. praised first responders; the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
📌 Key Facts
- A fire broke out at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City; the visibly burning structure was the hospital’s Orthopedic Institute/orthopedic wing.
- All patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from the hospital.
- Emergency responders remained on scene and emergency operations continued into early Thursday.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro and Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. issued statements praising first responders and confirming the ongoing emergency response.
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February 05, 2026
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New information:
- Confirms that all patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City.
- Clarifies that the visibly burning structure was the hospital’s Orthopedic Institute/Orthopedic wing.
- Adds updated public statements from Gov. Josh Shapiro and Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. praising first responders and confirming continued emergency operations into early Thursday.
- Notes that emergency responders were still working at the scene early Thursday and that the cause of the fire remains unknown.