"The new hospital does have all the latest innovations that are required as part of the City of Edinburgh Council requirements, the fire authority requirements and the building memoranda from the government, so we comply fully with everything that is necessary in terms of the fire safety for our patients and staff in the new building, " he said.

BBC: Fire safety fears at new hospital

"It will be some time before this fire is out, but our challenge now is to make sure we do everything to contain the damage, " said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who oversees the Forest Service.

CNN: June 18, 2012 -- Updated 0014 GMT (0814 HKT)