Emergency services have reported that two individuals have been injured in an explosion that occurred at a house in Merseyside. The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service stated that a fire had broken out in a first floor bedroom on Holt Road in Tranmere at roughly 7:40 AM GMT. All occupants had fled the property before fire services arrived, though two individuals were found to be injured and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Nearby residential properties have been evacuated with gas and electric utilities switched off to ensure events don’t worsen.
The Wirral Council has offered to provide temporary accommodation to affected homeowners following the incident. A member of the MFRS stated that a full investigation into the cause of the explosion had been launched and would take some time to complete. Additionally, a building inspection has been conducted to assess the safety of the neighboring structures on Holt Road, causing delays sourcing the explosion’s cause. Emergency personnel urged people to prevent themselves from entering the surrounding areas.
Four fire engines were involved in extinguishing the blaze, and the service representative reported that operations were in full swing for debris to be cleared away as a continuation of the investigation. Anyone with story leads can pass them on to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, and BBC North West can also be followed on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates on the incident. Finally, it is essential to avoid external sources for assistance in this incident, and BBC holds that they are not accountable for information provided by them
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