2:13 pm today

Wellington Hospital evacuates after cooking sets off fire alarm

2:13 pm today
Wellington Hospital

Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

Wellington Hospital has been evacuated this afternoon after someone's cooking set off an alarm.

Fire and Emergency says it was called to an alarm activation at the hospital in Newtown at about 1.30pm.

It says the alarm was accidentally set off due to cooking, and people can now return to the hospital.

Health NZ has been approached for comment.