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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Gas canisters found in house explosion wreckage
A large number of gas canisters have been found in the wreckage of a house following an explosion which left two men critically injured. Emergency services were called to reports of a blast at a terraced house in Coventry Street, Halifax, in the early hours of Thursday, followed by a series of smaller bangs. West Yorkshire Police said a "large number" of butane gas containers had been found at the property, adding that it expected there to be "speculation in the community" about the cause. Northern Gas Network, who also attended on Thursday, said the incident was "not suspected to be related to our network". Det Ch Insp Clare Smith said: "We understand that there will be speculation in the community about what has happened and the cause of this explosion. "We can confirm that a large number of butane gas cannisters were found in the property and these form part of our ongoing enquiries. "We are working alongside specialist fire investigators to ensure a comprehensive investigation is carried out into this incident." Northern Gas Networks said it had disconnected the gas supply to 14 properties in the area at the request of emergency services. It added: "We are working closely with the emergency services to support the incident, which is not suspected to be related to our network." CCTV footage from a nearby house captured the explosion before people could be seen running from their homes and shouting "get out of the house". Police confirmed the two critically hurt men, who had been in the same house, remained in hospital. A third person received treatment for minor injuries at the scene. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Three injured after house explosion and fire West Yorkshire Police Northern Gas Networks
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Gas canisters found in Halifax house explosion wreckage
A large number of gas canisters have been found in the wreckage of a house following an explosion which left two men critically services were called to reports of a blast at a terraced house in Coventry Street, Halifax, in the early hours of Thursday, followed by a series of smaller Yorkshire Police said a "large number" of butane gas containers had been found at the property, adding that it expected there to be "speculation in the community" about the Gas Network, who also attended on Thursday, said the incident was "not suspected to be related to our network". Det Ch Insp Clare Smith said: "We understand that there will be speculation in the community about what has happened and the cause of this explosion."We can confirm that a large number of butane gas cannisters were found in the property and these form part of our ongoing enquiries."We are working alongside specialist fire investigators to ensure a comprehensive investigation is carried out into this incident."Northern Gas Networks said it had disconnected the gas supply to 14 properties in the area at the request of emergency added: "We are working closely with the emergency services to support the incident, which is not suspected to be related to our network."CCTV footage from a nearby house captured the explosion before people could be seen running from their homes and shouting "get out of the house".Police confirmed the two critically hurt men, who had been in the same house, remained in hospital. A third person received treatment for minor injuries at the scene. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Two seriously injured and homes evacuated after Halifax explosion
Two people have been seriously injured following an overnight explosion in Halifax that led to the evacuation of 14 homes. The blast occurred just after midnight on Thursday, West Yorkshire Police confirmed. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service added that six houses in Spring Hall Grove, located near the town centre, were affected by the incident. A fire service spokesman said: 'We sent five crews, plus the technical rescue and command unit. 'The explosion had affected six houses. 'Crews used large jets and an aerial ladder to extinguish the fire. 'Three people were taken to hospital.' Police said two of those were seriously injured while the third received treatment for minor injuries. The force said: 'Officers at the scene assisted with closing the road and evacuating the occupants of 14 houses. 'Two people from one property were taken to hospital with serious injuries and a third person, from another property, has received treatment for minor injuries. 'The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.' The explosion is not thought to be related to a fault on the gas network. Northern Gas Networks said: 'We are working closely with the emergency services to support the incident, which is not suspected to be related to our network.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Two seriously injured and 14 homes evacuated after explosion
Two people were seriously injured in an explosion overnight in Halifax, police have said. The blast just after midnight on Thursday led to 14 homes being evacuated, West Yorkshire Police said. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said six houses in Spring Hall Grove, which is near the town centre, were affected by the explosion. A fire service spokesman said: 'We sent five crews, plus the technical rescue and command unit. 'The explosion had affected six houses. 'Crews used large jets and an aerial ladder to extinguish the fire. 'Three people were taken to hospital.' Police said two of those were seriously injured while the third received treatment for minor injuries. The force said: 'Officers at the scene assisted with closing the road and evacuating the occupants of 14 houses. 'Two people from one property were taken to hospital with serious injuries and a third person, from another property, has received treatment for minor injuries. 'The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.' The explosion is not thought to be related to a fault on the gas network. Northern Gas Networks said: 'We are working closely with the emergency services to support the incident, which is not suspected to be related to our network.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Emergency and gas crews at Halifax explosion scene
Emergency crews and gas engineers were called to the scene of an explosion in West Yorkshire in the early hours, according to Northern Gas gas distribution company said engineers were called to the incident on Spring Hall Lane in Halifax at about 12:30 BST on Thursday.A spokesperson said the firm was "working closely with the emergency services to support the incident".Meanwhile, they added that it was "too early to speculate on the cause at this time".
