Man left in shock following Eccles gas explosion
Windows blown out of flat during blast
Last updated 22nd May 2017
Firefighters were called to Ennismore Avenue in Eccles just after 8am this morning, following reports of an explosion.
When they arrived firefighters found that a gas canister had exploded, blowing two sets of windows out. The explosion left glass and debris all over the pavement.
A gas stove was left on a cooker, causing the explosion; the power at the property had been taken off yesterday, forcing the resident to use a camping stove. When the power was reinstated, it’s believed the resident forgot that the stove was left on the cooker, causing the blast.
One man was treated for shock and a clean up operation took place immediately.