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A fire hit the San Diego Navy Hospital on Monday afternoon.

The complex was immediately evacuated as emergency services rushed to the scene.

Witnesses reported on social media that around five to six gunshots were heard after the blast – but this was later ruled out.

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It later emerged that the panic was caused by a trailer catching fire.

And police confirmed there was no shooting at the scene.

San Diego Police wrote on Twitter: "There is a small fire in a construction trailer at the Navy Hospital. No explosion."

It comes after a string of terror-related incidents in 2016 – with notable attacks in Nice, Brussels and New York.