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| Girl, nine, dies in house blast | Girl, nine, dies in house blast |
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| A nine-year-old girl has died and four other people were injured in a gas explosion at a house in Devon. | A nine-year-old girl has died and four other people were injured in a gas explosion at a house in Devon. |
| The incident took place at about 0750 GMT at an end terrace house in Bulteel Gardens, Southway, Plymouth. | The incident took place at about 0750 GMT at an end terrace house in Bulteel Gardens, Southway, Plymouth. |
| The girl suffered serious injuries when a wall blew out as she walked past. A woman with her was treated for minor injuries at Derriford Hospital. | The girl suffered serious injuries when a wall blew out as she walked past. A woman with her was treated for minor injuries at Derriford Hospital. |
| Two elderly people, believed to be the house's occupants, were injured. A male passer-by was also hurt. | Two elderly people, believed to be the house's occupants, were injured. A male passer-by was also hurt. |
| Four fire engines were called to the scene, including units from the Crownhill, Camels Head and Greenbank areas, plus an incident command vehicle. | Four fire engines were called to the scene, including units from the Crownhill, Camels Head and Greenbank areas, plus an incident command vehicle. |
| The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off Clare Rogers Four ambulance crews also attended, and paramedics treated the elderly couple for minor injuries and the effects of breathing in smoke. | The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off Clare Rogers Four ambulance crews also attended, and paramedics treated the elderly couple for minor injuries and the effects of breathing in smoke. |
| The youngster is thought to have been on her way to school when the wall blew out, trapping her under the rubble. | The youngster is thought to have been on her way to school when the wall blew out, trapping her under the rubble. |
| The woman injured by the wall was treated for minor injuries and shock. | The woman injured by the wall was treated for minor injuries and shock. |
| The fourth casualty, a man who was passing by, is understood to have been affected by smoke inhalation. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening. | The fourth casualty, a man who was passing by, is understood to have been affected by smoke inhalation. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening. |
| Damage 'pattern' | Damage 'pattern' |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service group commander Malcolm Carmichael said the house had been "almost completely destroyed" by the blast and that it showed how dangerous a gas leak could be. | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service group commander Malcolm Carmichael said the house had been "almost completely destroyed" by the blast and that it showed how dangerous a gas leak could be. |
| He said: "I've been involved in gas explosions before and, invariably, they do cause a high amount of damage to the property. This follows that same pattern." | He said: "I've been involved in gas explosions before and, invariably, they do cause a high amount of damage to the property. This follows that same pattern." |
| The South West Ambulance Service said the building and the immediate surrounding area were thought to be unsafe. | The South West Ambulance Service said the building and the immediate surrounding area were thought to be unsafe. |
| The three adjoining properties were unoccupied at the time of the blast. | The three adjoining properties were unoccupied at the time of the blast. |
| Police said said gas detection equipment was at the scene and the area was under constant monitoring. | Police said said gas detection equipment was at the scene and the area was under constant monitoring. |
| Neighbours reported hearing a dull thud and then seeing a fireball and flames leaping into the sky. | Neighbours reported hearing a dull thud and then seeing a fireball and flames leaping into the sky. |
| Rubble was strewn up to 25ft (7.6m) away from the property. | Rubble was strewn up to 25ft (7.6m) away from the property. |
| Clare Rogers, who runs the nearby Falstaff Pub, said: "All I know was that there was a lot of smoke coming out the back of the bungalows, then it started getting worse and worse. | Clare Rogers, who runs the nearby Falstaff Pub, said: "All I know was that there was a lot of smoke coming out the back of the bungalows, then it started getting worse and worse. |
| "The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off." | "The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off." |
| Leon Hawking and Jeanette Langdon, who live in the house next door, were called home from work by relatives who had seen what happened. | Leon Hawking and Jeanette Langdon, who live in the house next door, were called home from work by relatives who had seen what happened. |
| Leon Hawking said: "We've had a look, and the next door neighbours' is gone, basically. It's all collapsed in. | Leon Hawking said: "We've had a look, and the next door neighbours' is gone, basically. It's all collapsed in. |
| "You can tell ours is gone as well. We're not allowed back." | "You can tell ours is gone as well. We're not allowed back." |
| Police said they were told that people could smell gas in the area prior to the explosion. | Police said they were told that people could smell gas in the area prior to the explosion. |
| Nearby houses have been evacuated, and gas and electrical engineers have been informed. | Nearby houses have been evacuated, and gas and electrical engineers have been informed. |
| Local residents have been advised to keep doors and to keep windows closed. | Local residents have been advised to keep doors and to keep windows closed. |
| Plymouth City Council said the house was one of their properties and that it had officers at the scene trying to assist the emergency services. | Plymouth City Council said the house was one of their properties and that it had officers at the scene trying to assist the emergency services. |
| The council said that the property had had a maintenance check in June and no problems were found. |