Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 14th September 2024, at 18:30hrs
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Brunswick Street Burnley this afternoon.
A man has been arrested following an explosion at a property in Burnley this afternoon.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said,
“You may be aware of an emergency services presence in Brunswick Street, Burnley, and we just wanted to explain what we are doing there.
We were called to the area at 1.44pm today (14th September) following reports of an explosion at a property.
“Our officers have attended and found the downstairs of a property had suffered significant damage but there is no ongoing risk to the public. A man has been treated for minor burn injuries at the scene.
He has since been arrested on suspicion of producing a controlling drug and criminal damage to a dwelling and remains in custody.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify another person who also has suspected minor burn injuries, but who had left the scene prior to police arrival. A small number of residents have been evacuated as a precaution.
A joint investigation has been launched with our colleagues from the fire service to establish the cause of the explosion.”
Anyone with information has been asked to email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101. Quote log 736 of 14th September 2024.
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