Cliff Notes
- A gas explosion in Yate near Bristol has destroyed a house, leaving three individuals hospitalised, though their injuries are not life-threatening.
- Approximately 40 residents were evacuated, with a refuge centre established nearby as emergency services managed the incident.
- Avon Fire and Rescue reported the explosion occurred at 6.53 am, leading to a fire that was subsequently extinguished; a cordon has been set up around the area.
House destroyed after explosion in Yate | UK News
A house has been destroyed after a reported gas explosion – with three people taken to hospital.
The house in Yate near Bristol was burnt almost completely to the ground after the blast caused a fire on Tuesday morning.
Around 40 people have been evacuated from surrounding homes in the area, with a refuge centre set up nearby, Avon and Somerset Police said.
The three people taken to hospital are not believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
A fourth person was treated by ambulance services at the scene, firefighters said.
“We were called at 6.53am to reports of a gas explosion in a residential home on Lancaster Road, Yate this morning,” Avon Fire and Rescue Service said.
“The explosion caused a fire, which has now been safely extinguished. A cordon has been put in place.
“Local people are asked to avoid the area while we deal with the incident.”