police force spokesperson said: "We can now sadly confirm that one person has died, believed at this stage to be a man in his 50s."His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.”Emergency services arrived on the scene on Kirkby Avenue in Clayton-le-Woods within minutes of receiving reports of an explosion at around 1.30pm this afternoon.A police spokesperson said: ”A joint investigation between Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service into the cause of the incident remains in its early stages and is on-going."A cordon remains in place around the property."Local authority partners are assisting with welfare for a number of people evacuated from neighbouring properties."A statement.
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