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Two adults died at the Bristol address, with families updated as investigators treat the incident as a major event.
The explosion is treated as suspicious and a major incident has been declared, triggering a broad emergency response across Bristol.
Around 70 evacuated residents were housed at the Harvester rest centre, which is temporarily closed to the public during the response.

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Two adults were confirmed dead after an explosion at a Bristol residence on Sterncourt Road, with police declaring a major incident.
Authorities evacuated up to around 70 residents to the Snuff Mill Harvester pub as the cordon remained in place.
Police said they are not treating the incident as a terrorist act and are continuing inquiries at a property linked to the scene.
A bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene as the road remained cordoned off for safety.
Residents were told to stay away from the area as emergency services responded to the incident.
Police stated there is no belief of significant damage to other properties at the time of the cordon.
The Harvester staff provided food and drinks to evacuees amid the developing situation.
Emergency services later updated residents about ongoing cordon and evacuation plans.
The incident was first reported around 6.30am with residents evacuated to nearby safety and rest centres.
Police confirmed investigators were at an adjacent property in Speedwell as part of the inquiry.

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