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Derbyshire fire crews at house after 'explosion' Derbyshire fire crews at house after 'explosion'
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Fire crews have been called to a "major incident" following an explosion in a street in Derbyshire. Emergency services are at a "major incident" following an explosion in a street in Derbyshire.
It is thought there could be people inside the property in Valley View Road, in Riddings near Alfreton.It is thought there could be people inside the property in Valley View Road, in Riddings near Alfreton.
The alarm was raised shortly after 07:30 BST after neighbours heard what they told the BBC was a "bang". The alarm was raised shortly after 07:30 BST after neighbours heard what they described as a "bang".
Fire crews have been unable to enter the building but East Midlands Ambulance Service have sent their Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). Fire crews have been unable to enter the building, but East Midlands Ambulance Service has sent its Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
A police spokeswoman said it was far too soon to say what caused the explosion and subsequent fire. Homes evacuated
A police spokeswoman said it was too soon to say what caused the explosion and subsequent fire.
Gas has not been ruled out as being the cause, she said.Gas has not been ruled out as being the cause, she said.
Several fire appliances are at the scene and an aerial platform is being used to tackle a fire. David Lovett from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said the property needed to be searched for missing people, but it was not structurally safe to enter.
He said crews found the building "well alight" and "partially collapsed" when they arrived this morning.
Neighbours next door were evacuated from their homes.
He added that the investigation had yet to establish what caused the explosion.
Several fire appliances are at the scene and an aerial platform was used to tackle the fire.
The HART team is called to deal with chemical, biological, or other hazardous materials at major incidents.The HART team is called to deal with chemical, biological, or other hazardous materials at major incidents.
Firefighters were earlier told they would have to wait for structural engineers to assess the damaged building before it would be safe to enter.
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