Huge explosion rips through house blowing massive hole in wall – with man left fighting for life

A HUGE explosion has ripped through a house leaving a man to fight for his life.

Firefighters in Lancashire rushed to the scene of a “reported gas explosion” shortly after 10.30am this morning.

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Fire crews in attendance at a property damaged by a gas explosion, Wheatley Drive, Longridge, Lancashire[/caption]

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The incident has left a man fighting for his life[/caption]

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Around eight fire engines are at the scene[/caption]

Around eight fire engines are at the scene and residents have been asked to avoid the area.

LFRS said: “At 10:31 on 01 September, eight fire engines from Preston, Bamber Bridge, Penwortham, Longridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Leyland, Hyndburn and other specialist appliances including Urban Search and Rescue units, attended a reported gas explosion on Wheatley Drive, Longridge.

“Crews are likely to remain in attendance for some hours. Please avoid the area.”