Two fire engines and around 10 firefighters were called to reports of an explosion at a flat on Toland Square in Putney.

Most of a three roomed flat on the ground floor of a three-storey block of flats was damaged by the explosion. Two women left the building before the Brigade arrived. They were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews and one of the women was taken to hospital.

Residents from surrounding properties were evacuated as a precaution.

The Brigade was called at 2.11pm o and the incident was over for firefighters by 3.15pm Fire crews from Wandsworth and RICHMOND" target='"_blank"' rel='"noopener"' title='"Richmond"' data-wpil-keyword-link='"linked"' data-wpil-monitor-id='"107151"'>Richmond fire stations attended the scene.

The explosion is believed to have involved a gas supply.

 

Stay connected to UKNIP via Google News
ENJOYED THIS STORY? Choose UKNIP as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.
Add as preferred source on Google

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

Topics :FireTravel

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE