A fire at The Knoll Hospital in Duns, Berwickshire, prompted the facility’s closure on the afternoon of August 5. Fire services responded shortly after 1 p.m., deploying three crews who brought the blaze under control within a short period.

NHS Borders confirmed that no injuries were sustained during the incident. However, as a result of the fire, all general practitioner and clinic appointments scheduled for the remainder of the day were canceled. Additional service disruptions are expected to continue into August 6 as assessments and recovery efforts proceed.

The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed, and officials are conducting investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the event. The closure reflects precautionary measures to ensure patient safety and allow for necessary repairs and evaluations of the hospital premises.