Six taken to hospital after suspected gas blast sparks house fire
Six people, including three children, have been taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a terrace house.
Fire crews were called shortly before 10.40pm on Tuesday to a blaze in Milnrow, Greater Manchester, which had spread to four neighbouring properties.
Firefighters used eight breathing apparatus, two hose reels, a covering jet and an aerial platform o contain the blaze in Lilac Avenue.
Three adults and three children were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, said Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).
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Crews worked through the night to keep the blaze under control and two fire engines remained at the scene on Wednesday.
In a statement, GMFRS said: “Work is ongoing to isolate the gas supply so firefighters can continue fighting the fire.
“A cordon remains in place.”
