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| Homes evacuated after Hakin, Pembrokeshire, house fire and 'explosion' | Homes evacuated after Hakin, Pembrokeshire, house fire and 'explosion' |
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| A woman has been taken to hospital after reports of an explosion and a fire at a house in Pembrokeshire. | A woman has been taken to hospital after reports of an explosion and a fire at a house in Pembrokeshire. |
| The blaze led to the evacuation of several neighbouring properties in Hakin, near Milford Haven, on Monday. | The blaze led to the evacuation of several neighbouring properties in Hakin, near Milford Haven, on Monday. |
| Residents said the explosion at the house blew out a window but the female occupant was able to walk out before being taken to hospital. | |
| Mid and West Wales Fire Service said it was believed the incident had been caused by gas. | |
| Wales & West Utilities said a team of engineers at the scene were "working to isolate the gas supply and make the site safe". | |
| It said investigations into the cause of the incident were ongoing. | |
| Two fire engines from Milford Haven, one from Pembroke Dock and a fourth from Haverfordwest were sent to the scene. | Two fire engines from Milford Haven, one from Pembroke Dock and a fourth from Haverfordwest were sent to the scene. |
| The alarm was raised shortly after 08:00 BST but the fire was said to be out by 11:00 BST. Crews remained at the scene damping down. | The alarm was raised shortly after 08:00 BST but the fire was said to be out by 11:00 BST. Crews remained at the scene damping down. |
| The fire service said the woman who lived at the property had not suffered life-threatening injuries but was in shock. | The fire service said the woman who lived at the property had not suffered life-threatening injuries but was in shock. |