19 October 2021. A43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are currently within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. She said: "I would really like them [the authorities] to give us some sort of information about what's going to happen to that house because it is a constant reminder. She told BBC Scotland: 'We walked up to where the house has been blown away, and it was horrendous - was like something from a movie set. South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. Long-term corrosion of a gas pipe caused the explosion, however no blame could be directed to any one agency. Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time. A Scottish Fire and Rescuespokeswoman said: We were alerted at 7.11pm on Monday, October 18 to reports of a dwelling fire in Gorse Park, Ayr. They were running in terror. Credit: PA. Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. TWO adults and two children remain in hospital following an explosion in a residential area of Ayrshire. One person, @scottishchicp, tweeted: "Wow that explosion in Ayr is scary. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. He was arriving home when saw a "massive plume of fire" in the sky over the street. It was like something you see in a movie.. "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". The booming sound of an explosion at a house in Ayr, Scotland, on Monday evening, October 18, was captured several miles northeast of the blast on a security camera. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Operations control mobilised nine appliances and specialist resources to the scene and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. Prior to development, Kincaidston was a farm on the outskirts of Ayr. SGN installed a temporary, above-ground, gas pipeline for homes in Kincaidston while investigations were carried out. Please avoid the area if you can and let the emergency services do their jobs.. - The explosion occured in Gorse Park, Kincaidston just after 7pm. The blast took place at a property in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of the town around 7.10pm last night. ", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Something went wrong, please try again later. Almost one month later the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Kincaidston remains unknown. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. A family of four including two boys aged 16 and 11 and two adults aged 43 and 47 are in a 'serious condition' after a massive 'gas' explosion destroyed homes in Scotland yesterday. Ayr explosion: Major incident following reports of an explosion in Kincaidston. But police did tell us earlier this morning that the area still isn't 100% safe. I had to climb all over it. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, . A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Four houses have been affected by the explosion. "We believe, however, the action we undertook to replace our entire network across the Kincaidston estate has provided residents with reassurance the gas network is safe. We investigated this incident fully andnotified the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) of the outcome of the investigation, a statement said. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. 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Aldi launches tasty Easter treat 2 cheaper than high street equivalent. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. At least one house was completely destroyed in the blast, Emergency crews were called to the scene just after 19:00 on Monday, The area around the explosion was covered with debris, A car parked in a nearby street was among the vehicles damaged by flying debris, Caroline Finnett's street was littered with broken roof tiles, Homes nearby were evacuated and the area showered with debris following the blast, At the scene: BBC Scotland reporter Martyn Smedley, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. Hall lets Available Private function available Fully fitted kitchen Full changing rooms and showers Ideal. Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the 'serious explosion' was made safe. The estate-wide replacement of the pipes is part of an HSE directive that at risk iron gas mains are replaced across the UK by 2032. Marion and her eldest son are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, while William was in the citys Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. contact the editor here. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. By STV News . Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you. Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's memoir claims he took magic mushrooms at her house. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. Describing the blast impact, she added: There was a massive bang and the place shook. Ms Finnett then took hot food to the community centre where those affected are sheltering, and offered up her spare room to anyone who needed it. Chief Inspector Derrick Johnston, area commander for South Ayrshire, said: 'Police received a report of an explosion at Gorse Park in the KIncaidston area of Ayr around 7.10pm last night. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Mr Ahmad and former Rangers chairman Charles Green have received apologies from the former Lord Advocate James Wolffe KC for being arrested in the wake of being arrested in connection with the 2012 takeover of Rangers. Witnesses said at least one terraced house was destroyed, with those on either side of the property severely damaged. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Credit: PA. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. The blast site remains fenced off. He added: The whole house has disappeared; the gable end of the other house is opened up and there's cars with windows put in from the shrapnel. Ms Muir, who runs a holiday home rental in North Ayrshire, rushed to her friend's aid within 30 minutes of the explosion and added that: 'The smell of smoke was quite overpowering, but the biggest shock was seeing the amount of rubble and how far it had travelled. View our online Press Pack. 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. In the citys Queen Elizabeth University hospital prior to development, Kincaidston was massive. Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in following. Council raise Council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired ' callback.... 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