Firefighters tackle 'major gas explosion' at block of flats in Bedford

Witnesses reported hearing a huge explosion from a block of flats.Emergency services are at the scene of a "major gas explosion" in Bedford.

Fire crews have declared a "major incident" in Redwood Grove, Bedford, with people urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed. Witnesses described hearing an explosion at a block of flats on Monday morning before seeing an "inferno".Adam Fisher, 37, whose office is nearby, said: "A huge explosion heard - everyone went to our work car park to see what was happening.

"Our building is adjacent to the apartment complex - immediately an inferno visible, huge smoke cloud billowing, people screaming and people frantically calling for emergency services." A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently in attendance at a major gas explosion on Redwood Grove, Bedford."There are currently six appliances, two water carriers, an incident command unit at the scene."

I thought gas wasn't permitted in blocks of flats, unless they were roasting sheep's heads.

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