A fire outbreak was reported on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, causing disruption to medical services, with emergency responders swiftly mobilised to contain the situation.

Eyewitnesses at the scene said the incident occurred earlier in the day around 11:30 am, with thick plumes of smoke seen rising from a section of the hospital complex. “I saw it happen… about 15 minutes ago. The fire service responded quickly,” an on-the-ground witness told reporters.

Emergency teams, including the Federal Fire Service, were observed actively working to control the blaze. Their rapid intervention helped prevent escalation, consistent with standard emergency response protocols previously seen in similar federal incidents where “timely intervention successfully contained the fire” without casualties.

As of the time of filing this report, no casualties or injuries have been officially confirmed. However, hospital operations were temporarily disrupted, with patients reportedly evacuated or relocated as a precaution. Some patients were described as being in “dire condition” due to the interruption of ongoing treatment.

Officials at the hospital are yet to release a formal statement on the cause of the fire or the extent of damage. The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, a major tertiary healthcare facility established in 2012, serves a large patient population in the Federal Capital Territory.

The incident adds to a growing number of fire-related emergencies involving public institutions in Abuja. In March 2026, a fire outbreak at the Federal Secretariat Complex was contained without casualties following swift response by emergency agencies.

There have also been recent reports of fire incidents affecting health facilities in the capital, including unverified accounts involving the National Hospital Abuja circulating on social media.

Authorities are expected to begin an investigation to determine the cause of the FMC Jabi fire. Further updates are anticipated as emergency operations conclude and hospital management provides an official briefing.

This is a developing story.