Breaking: Four hurt - one serious - in house fire and explosion today

A man has been seriously injured and three firefighters have suffered minor injuries in a house fire and explosion in Hull this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Mar 2017, 08:00 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:11 BST
A man has been seriously injured in a house fire and explosion in HullA man has been seriously injured in a house fire and explosion in Hull
A man has been seriously injured in a house fire and explosion in Hull

Beverley Road was closed at 6.23am today after the "serious" house fire and subsequent explosion on Beverley Road.

A man from the property has been taken to Hull Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. Three fire officers are believed to have sustained minor injuries.

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The cause of the fire is unknown. Police said a cordon will remain in place at the property, pending a joint investigation.

Road closures were put in place on Beverley Road, between Alexandra Street and Queens Road, but it has just been reopened.

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