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West Brompton roof collapse 'caused by explosion' | West Brompton roof collapse 'caused by explosion' |
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An explosion is thought to have caused a roof to collapse in London, affecting three terraced houses, fire crews have said. | An explosion is thought to have caused a roof to collapse in London, affecting three terraced houses, fire crews have said. |
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the properties in Fernshaw Road, West Brompton, and those on either side were evacuated as a precaution. | |
A spokesman said there were no reports of injuries. | A spokesman said there were no reports of injuries. |
The borough's dangerous structural engineer was called in to assess the roof. | |
LFB received the call out at 11:45 BST, and sent an aerial ladder, four fire rescue units and a hydraulic platform to the scene. | LFB received the call out at 11:45 BST, and sent an aerial ladder, four fire rescue units and a hydraulic platform to the scene. |
A spokesman said: "It looks like some form of explosion has taken place but we are not in a position to say what that is at the moment." | A spokesman said: "It looks like some form of explosion has taken place but we are not in a position to say what that is at the moment." |
He said a section of ornate parapet had fallen from the property on to the pavement and the garden below. | |
At 18:00 a spokesman for Kensington and Chelsea Council said contractors had worked to move debris and secure masonry. | |
He said the cause of the collapse was still unknown but it was not gas or a bomb. | |
Most residents who were evacuated have been allowed back to their homes and those who have not been have made their own arrangements. | |
The road should be reopened on Sunday. |
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