Preston house explosion: Rescue workers 'search for dog' trapped in rubble after huge blast

Emergency services remain on the scene following a suspected gas explosion at a property in Preston last night (November 2).

Rescue crews are believed to be searching for dog which has been trapped in the rubble on Gillet Street. Images from the scene, taken this morning, show a whole wall of the building was destroyed in the blast.

Earlier today, Lancashire Constabulary confirmed a man suffered burn injuries in the incident. He remains in hospital.

Police discovered the building had suffered significant damage in the explosion and the relief effort continues today. Search and rescue crews are now at the scene, along with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and police search dog units.

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Images from the scene today show fire crews working to make the home safe, with extensive damage to one side of the house. A wall appears to have been completely blown out by the explosion.

Lancashire Constabulary has now launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion. A spokesperson for the force said: "You might have seen some activity from the emergency services in the Fishwick area of Preston overnight and we want to tell you why. Our officers were called by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service at 10.35pm yesterday to an address in Gillett Street, Preston, to a report of a gas explosion.

"The emergency services attended, and it was found that significant damage had been caused to a house. A man suffered burn injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains.

"A small number of surrounding properties were evacuated. A joint investigation will be launched in due course with our colleagues from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and partner agencies to establish the cause and circumstances that led to the suspected gas explosion."

Anyone with information, has been asked to contact 101 - quoting log 1500 of November 2, 2024.