Man dies after suspected gas explosion in Greater Manchester
It happened on Brownley Road in Wythenshawe at about 6:30pm last night (31st March)
A man believed to be in his 90's had died following a suspected gas explosion in Wythenshaw.
It happened on Brownley Road at about 6:30pm last night (31st March) A number of houses were evacuated and the scene was later made safe by about 8pm.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 6.30pm today (31 March), crews were called to reports of a fire at a domestic property on Brownley Road in Manchester.
"Four fire engines from Bolton North, Cheadle, Wythenshawe and Stockport stations, and the Technical Rescue Unit from Ashton attended.
"Firefighters assessed the scene and are using breathing apparatus and hose reels to control the fire and make the scene safe.
"Crews are working with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service and are currently still on the scene."
Investigations are ongoing.