Thornton Heath: Three rescued as house collapses after explosion

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A terraced house has collapsed following a fire and an explosion in south London.

Three people were rescued by firefighters as an explosion destroyed a terraced house in south London.

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters were sent to the building on Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath at about 07:10 BST. London Ambulance Service said it had sent "a number of resources" to the property, while police are also at the scene.

 

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The article makes NO mention of a fire. only a GAS explosion.

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