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crime7h ago
Entire house explodes in village with man arrested for 'arson'
Metro.co.uk and 2 more
- A house exploded in Hambleton, Lancashire, triggering a major emergency response and evacuations.
- Police detained a 54-year-old man on suspicions of arson with intent to endanger life.
- Emergency services closed Carr Lane and urged the public to stay away for safety.
- Lancashire Fire and Rescue stated the fire involved an explosion within a domestic premises.
- North West Ambulance Service attended with advanced clinicians and air assistance.
- The suspect reportedly sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
- Authorities characterized the incident as isolated and not linked to local gas networks.
- Four fire crews and an aerial ladder platform responded to the Hambleton explosion.
- Residents were told to close windows and doors as a precaution.
- Lancashire Police urged anyone with information to contact 101 with the incident log number.
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