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Merseyside explosion: Man held after Huyton house fire | Merseyside explosion: Man held after Huyton house fire |
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A man has been arrested in connection with an explosion and house fire in Merseyside. | A man has been arrested in connection with an explosion and house fire in Merseyside. |
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house in Tarbock Road, Huyton, at about 06:55 GMT. | Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house in Tarbock Road, Huyton, at about 06:55 GMT. |
Extensive damage was caused to the house but no-one is believed to have been hurt. | Extensive damage was caused to the house but no-one is believed to have been hurt. |
Urban search and rescue teams have begun to stabilise the property to allow dog handlers to search for potential casualties, police said. | Urban search and rescue teams have begun to stabilise the property to allow dog handlers to search for potential casualties, police said. |
Neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution. The fire has been put out and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. | Neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution. The fire has been put out and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. |
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