Six houses hit by gas explosion in Halifax

Fire crews have been dealing with a gas explosion in Halifax this morning.
By sarah fitton
Published 12th Jul 2022, 07:58 BST
Updated 12th Jul 2022, 21:12 BST
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People living in six houses in Ovenden are needing rehousing after a shed fire spread to their homes in the early hours.

Paramedics were called to help two people - a man and a woman in their 50s - suffering from smoke inhalation.

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Crews from Halifax, Illingworth and Rastrick stations were called to the blaze on Ovenden Crescent at 3.27am.

Crews were called in the early hours of todayCrews were called in the early hours of today
Crews were called in the early hours of today

An aerial appliance was also needed.

West Yorkshire Fire Service said: "Shed fire spread to houses – six properties affected in total.

"Gas board attended following gas explosion and rehousing requested for residents from six properties."

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