We are following a story out of New Orleans that shows a large fire at a local medical facility.

The fire started near Touro Hospital. According to a statement by the hospital, the fire was contained and the office building was evacuated. There's no word on injuries, contrary to a report on social media that said people were trapped in the building.

Here's a look at the scene of the fire. Check back here for more updates.

According to Wikipedia, "Touro Infirmary is a non-profit hospital located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded by Judah Touro in 1852, it is a part of the LCMC Health System."

 

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