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5 hours ago
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Man injured in suspected gas explosion at house
Update: Date: 21:30 BST Title: Where did the explosion happen? Content: Chris DoidgeBBC News, Derby Eden Street is in the Alvaston suburb of Derby, just a short distance from the district centre. The street backs on to a Lidl supermarket, from where shoppers reported hearing the explosion. The incident's just a kilometre from Rolls-Royce's Raynesway site, home to its submarines division. Police say London Road, also known as the A6, is closed which is the main road from Alvaston into the centre of Derby. Update: Date: 21:24 BST Title: Gas company Cadent at scene of blast Content: Elise ChamberlainBBC East Midlands Today A spokesperson for gas company Cadent said it was called to the scene by the fire service at about 19:40. They told the BBC: "We were there within half an hour but, as of yet, haven't been able to get access to the property because the fire service are still dealing with the fire. "We have no indication of what has caused this yet, but are assisting the fire service and once we can access the property, will do what we need to to make it safe." Update: Date: 21:18 BST Title: Fire crews at the scene Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service says it has four appliances, a command unit and supporting officers at the scene. Calls regarding the suspected explosion were received at 19:24 BST, it added. Update: Date: 21:14 BST Title: 'It shook the whole house' Content: Alex ThorpBBC News, East Midlands Nancy Lehigh lives in Eden Street and said the emergency services had told residents to stay indoors. She said: "It shook the whole house. The whole street was out in seconds. It was a massive boom." Update: Date: 21:07 BST Title: Cordon now being expanded Content: Isaac AsheBBC News, East Midlands The cordon is being expanded and crowds have been moved back from the entrance to Eden Street. Police are liaising with people who are concerned for family members within the cordon. Update: Date: 21:05 BST Title: Road closures also in place Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Eden Street, London Road and Shardlow Road are all currently closed, according to Derbyshire Police. People have been urged to avoid the area. Update: Date: 21:04 BST Title: Large cordon put in place Content: Isaac AsheBBC News, East Midlands The A6 through Alvaston is blocked both ways just off the roundabout at Raynesway, mainly by the sheer volume of emergency service vehicles. We've got fire trucks, ambulances, command units and incident response vehicles, squad cars and unmarked police cars, all parked up with blue lights. And there's a lot of members of the public stood around the precinct area at the entrance to Eden street. The side street itself is a firm no-go for anyone though as emergency services work at the scene. Update: Date: 21:01 BST Title: One man injured in gas explosion, police say Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Derbyshire Police have confirmed that emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at a property in Eden Street at 19:24 BST. One man has been taken to hospital, the extent of his injuries is not yet known. Update: Date: 21:01 BST Title: Welcome to our live updates Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of a suspected gas explosion at a house in Alvaston, Derby. We'll bring you all the latest as our reporters receive it.
BBC News
5 days ago
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Roads closed in Derby as crews tackle building fire
Several roads have been closed in Derby city centre due to a building Fire and Rescue Service said four crews were at the blaze in Osmaston Police said Charnwood Street, Melbourne Street, Hartington Street and Osmaston Road were currently force added the cordons were likely to stay in place "for some time" with drivers advised to avoid the area and seek out alternative routes.
BBC News
19-05-2025
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Investigation finds Derby Hippodrome fire was arson
A fire at a former theatre in Derby was started deliberately, according to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue were called to the Hippodrome in Green Lane to deal with a blaze on from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire sent five fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms to the scene and left the site by Saturday Sunday, Derby City Council said it had used emergency planning powers to send contractors in to level the Grade II listed site. The fire service said an investigation "concluded the fire was started deliberately".The theatre dates back to 1914 but was last used as a bingo hall before it shut in February, the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust said it hoped to compulsory purchase the site with ambitions to bring it back into use as a music venue.
BBC News
18-05-2025
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Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in Swadlincote
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a recycling centre in Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a business in Willshee Way at 12:51 BST on fire engines, a water carrier, and a command unit were plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around, and people in the area have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed.A fire service spokesperson said: "Fire crews are working hard to contain the fire and are expected to be on scene into the evening." Fire crews from Staffordshire have also been called to assist with the blaze.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Moorland fire 'caused by discarded glass bottle'
A fire that tore through moorland in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park was probably caused by light refracting through discarded glass bottles, firefighters have said. Crews from stations in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire were called to Froggatt Edge, near Baslow, after a blaze was reported at about 15:30 BST on Friday. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said its investigation found the bottles at the scene, which it said were "the most likely cause of the fire". The service advised residents and visitors to take their rubbish home and avoid lighting fires or having barbeques. "This is why we ask you to take your rubbish home or discard it responsibly," a statement said. "Responding to these fires ties up our resources and can delay our response to other incidents which could be life risk." The fire service said some crews were still on the scene "to damp down any hotspots". Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Moorland fire breaks out in Peak District Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
