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Inquiry starts after flats blast Inquiry starts after flats blast
(about 22 hours later)
An investigation into the cause of an explosion that ripped through a block of flats in Wigan, seriously injuring two men, has been launched.An investigation into the cause of an explosion that ripped through a block of flats in Wigan, seriously injuring two men, has been launched.
The men, aged 26 and 43, were rescued after the blast on Blake Close, Worlsey Mesnes at 2120 GMT on Saturday. The men, aged 26 and 43, were rescued after the blast on Blake Close, Worsley Mesnes at 2120 GMT on Saturday.
Residents from 36 neighbouring properties were moved out and specialist search teams scoured the debris to see if anyone was trapped.Residents from 36 neighbouring properties were moved out and specialist search teams scoured the debris to see if anyone was trapped.
The victims' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, police said.The victims' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, police said.
When emergency crews arrived at the properties they found the top two flats in a block of three had collapsed into the ground floor property and had been destroyed by the fire.When emergency crews arrived at the properties they found the top two flats in a block of three had collapsed into the ground floor property and had been destroyed by the fire.
The blaze was brought under control by 0015 GMT on Sunday by firefighters.The blaze was brought under control by 0015 GMT on Sunday by firefighters.
The 26-year-old man suffered serious burns and was taken to Whiston Hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.The 26-year-old man suffered serious burns and was taken to Whiston Hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
The 43-year-old man is being treated at Wythenshawe Hospital for burns and is described as serious but stable.The 43-year-old man is being treated at Wythenshawe Hospital for burns and is described as serious but stable.
The remaining casualties suffered minor injuries and smoke inhalation.The remaining casualties suffered minor injuries and smoke inhalation.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and specialist forensic teams are to start investigating the scene of the explosion on Monday.Officers from Greater Manchester Police, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and specialist forensic teams are to start investigating the scene of the explosion on Monday.