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| Barrow gas explosion: One woman hurt in Ainslie Street blast | Barrow gas explosion: One woman hurt in Ainslie Street blast |
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| A woman has been injured after an explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, partially demolished a house in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. | A woman has been injured after an explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, partially demolished a house in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. |
| The kitchen of the house in Ainslie Street was demolished in the blast on Wednesday morning, which also caused a small fire. | The kitchen of the house in Ainslie Street was demolished in the blast on Wednesday morning, which also caused a small fire. |
| The woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries, Cumbria Police said. | The woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries, Cumbria Police said. |
| Neighbouring properties were evacuated and police said a structural assessment of the house was being carried out. | Neighbouring properties were evacuated and police said a structural assessment of the house was being carried out. |
| The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is leading the investigation into the blast, which is thought to be linked to a recently installed cooker. | |
| The force spokesman said Ainslie Street would remain closed for most of the day. | |
| He added: "A wall of the property collapsed. It is believed that a gas leak led to an isolated explosion at the property. | |
| "The occupant of the house is safe and well and has been seen by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries." | "The occupant of the house is safe and well and has been seen by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries." |
| A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service added: "The kitchen of the property is demolished and there was one small fire which was put out. | A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service added: "The kitchen of the property is demolished and there was one small fire which was put out. |
| "All residents are accounted for." | "All residents are accounted for." |