(La Porte County, IN) - There could be a disruption in outpatient services at Franciscan Health due to an early morning fire at the hospital outside Michigan City.

Hospital President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said some outpatient appointments or procedures could be rescheduled or transferred to other Franciscan locations until they finish assessing the situation and clean up the damage.

The fire about 4 a.m. was contained to an office on the fifth floor of the hospital’s outpatient tower.  Mazzoni said smoke and water damage in that area was significant.

However, he said there were no patients harmed or evacuated as a result of the fire.

“The health and safety of our patients and staff is our number one priority. We are thankful for the swift response of our staff members, the Michigan City Fire Department and the Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department," Mazzoni said.