Gas explosion at house in north Cornwall
There were fears people may have been trapped inside the building
Last updated 21st Jan 2021
Firefighters have been called to reports of an explosion and a strong smell of gas at a house in north Cornwall.
A 999 call was made at around 9pm on Wednesday night and crews attended the scene on Traly Close.
It was reported that two people may have been stuck inside the two-storey building.
On scene crews confirmed that no casualties were trapped, and police and paramedics were also called to the scene.
Devon and Cornwall Police say three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service says the incident has been sectorised and experts have assessed the structure of the damaged building.
"At 21:04 a 999 call was received reporting an explosion at a domestic property and a strong smell of gas in the area, it was also reported that there were possibly two casualties trapped in the building with three walking wounded.
"Appliances from Bude and Holsworthy were mobilised to the scene along with specialist shoring equipment to help stabilise the two storey semi detached house.
"On crews arrival they confirmed that there were no casualties trapped within the damaged structure and the incident was sectorised.
"Crews remained on scene until the property had been assessed by a structural surveyor.
"The incident was left in the hands of police."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service