Firefighters are battling a ‘large gas explosion’ in Bedford that is sending plumes of smoke over the town.
Emergency services are warning people to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.
Photos from the scene show a burning apartment block.
A spokesman for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are currently attending a large gas explosion in Redwood Grove, Bedford.
“There are currently six appliances, two water tankers, an incident management team on site. Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.”
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Adam Fisher told the PA news agency: “Huge explosion [was] heard – everyone went to our work parking lot to see what was going on.
“Our building is right next door to the apartment complex – immediately (there was) visible inferno, a huge cloud of smoke billowing, people screaming and people frantically calling for help.”
Bedfordshire Police said in a tweet: “We are aware of an incident this morning in Redwood Grove, Bedford. All emergency services are aware and present.
“We will release further information as we have it, but we would ask people to avoid the area for the time being.”
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