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Bedford fire: Major incident declared as gas explosion sees fire engulf block of flats



 Bedford fire: Major incident declared after fuel explosion

Footage shared on social media suggests plumes of flame erupting from a residential constructing on Redwood Grove

Two people had been taken to sanatorium after a fuel explosion triggered an “inferno” to erupt at a block of residences.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service defined the blaze at the three-storey residential building in Redwood Grove, Bedford, as a "major incident".

One individual turned into taken to Addenbrooke’s health center with serious accidents, Bedfordshire Police stated.

Local residents had been advised to avoid the region and keep doorways and windows closed.

“An adjoining block of flats has also been evacuated and we are working to get people again in their homes as quick as viable,” the force brought.

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Adam Fisher, a 37-yr-vintage sales worker whose office is close by, stated he heard a "large explosion" before witnessing "an inferno" on the web site and people screaming.

"A huge explosion heard - anybody went to our work automobile park to peer what turned into taking place," he said,

"Our building is adjoining to the condominium complex - without delay an inferno (became) visible, huge smoke cloud billowing, people screaming and people frantically calling for emergency services."

Mr Fisher shared photos on Twitter which shows plumes of flame erupting from the building as fireplace engines showered the blaze with water.

The fireplace carrier said in a declaration: "Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a first-rate fuel explosion on Redwood Grove, Bedford.

"There are presently six home equipment, two water carriers, an incident command unit on the scene.

"Please keep away from the location and keep home windows and doorways closed."

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