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'Gas explosion' sees huge fire tear through flats as 'major incident' declared

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fire at a block of flats in Bedford following earlier reports of an "explosion". Footage shared on social media shows flames and black smoke billowing from the Redwood Grove estate.Multiple fire engines and teams are on the scene fighting the fire and the public have been told to avoid the area.READ MORE: EasyJet flight to Menorca filmed being intercepted by fighter jet over 'security fears'Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "We are currently in attendance at a major incident on Redwood Grove, Bedford."Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed."The Mirror reports that one concerned member of the public reported hearing an explosion moments before spotting smoke coming from the area.She said: "Was working in a shop nearby.

Explosion shook the whole shop and the ones near us."Next thing we knew we could see smoke coming from Redwood Grove."Scary stuff."Taking to social media, one man claimed that everyone heard a 'huge explosion.'He said: "A huge explosion heard – everyone went to our work car park to see what was happening.“Our building is adjacent to the apartment complex – immediately an inferno (was) visible, huge smoke cloud billowing, people screaming and people frantically calling for emergency services."Bedfordshire Police have also advised people to stay away from the scene of the fire and vowed to provide further updates when available.

A spokesman said: "We are aware of an incident this morning in Redwood Grove, Bedford."All emergency services are aware and are in attendance.

We will issue further information as we have it but would ask people to avoid the area for the moment."At this point it is unknown if anyone has been injured or killed in the fire.

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