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| Chippenham explosion leaves man with serious burns | Chippenham explosion leaves man with serious burns |
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| A man has suffered serious burns in an explosion at a flat in Wiltshire. | A man has suffered serious burns in an explosion at a flat in Wiltshire. |
| The blast happened in a third floor property in Chippenham's Market Place just after 18:00 BST. | The blast happened in a third floor property in Chippenham's Market Place just after 18:00 BST. |
| A cordon is in place and nearby buildings have been evacuated, Wiltshire Police said. | A cordon is in place and nearby buildings have been evacuated, Wiltshire Police said. |
| Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the property had suffered "significant structural damage". The cause of the explosion is not yet known and an investigation is under way. | Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the property had suffered "significant structural damage". The cause of the explosion is not yet known and an investigation is under way. |
| The man was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol but later transferred to a specialist burns hospital in Swansea. | |
| Volunteers from the British Red Cross are supporting those affected and temporary overnight accommodation is being arranged for some residents. | |
| Supt Phil Staynings said the investigation was in the "very early stages". | |
| "We are working with the fire and rescue service and Wiltshire Council to secure the property, which has sustained significant structural damage," he said. | |
| "At this stage, we are unable to determine the cause of the explosion but our investigation will continue throughout the night. | |
| "We would like to thank local businesses who have provided refreshments, shelter and accommodation during the evening as well as volunteers from the British Red Cross who are supporting anyone affected." | |
| The cordon runs between St Mary Street, Market Place and Timber Street. |