The son of a 91-year-old man who was killed in a house explosion in Wythenshawe has paid a heartfelt tribute to him. Frank Burton was tragically found dead after a 'huge blast' in his home on Brownley Road on March 31.
Police said there were 'no suspicious circumstances' and gas board Cadent said the gas mains and pipes 'did not contribute to or cause' the explosion.
The day after the blast, Mr Burton's brother Philip paid tribute to him at the scene outside his sibling's house. He described him as a 'character' and a 'good guy'. READ MORE: Shocking moment huge fire tears through house in suspected arson attack - before hero neighbour saves woman Philip told the Manchester Evening News he believed the house to be 'fully electric'.
He said he believed that his sibling may have bought a gas appliance to help with the 'cold snap and anticipating [the] rise in energy bills'.
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