A person has been killed in a suspected fuel explosion in a residential avenue in Falkirk. Emergency providers had been known as to the blast, which came about in an outbuilding on Northfield Highway at round 4.10pm on Sunday, October 16.
Police have confirmed that a man was sadly pronounced useless on the scene by first responders. His demise is presently being handled as unexplained, nonetheless there aren't believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
Sources declare the explosion concerned a fuel canister which blew up inside an outbuilding on the rear of the property. Neighbours reported listening to a loud bang earlier than emergency service staff arrived on the scene.
Officers have burdened that there isn't a hazard to the broader public however stay on the scene whereas their investigation is ongoing.
A press release from the pressure stated: “We had been known as round 4.10pm on Sunday, 16 October, to a report of a fuel explosion in an outbuilding within the Northfield Highway space of Denny.
“Emergency providers attended and a person was pronounced useless on the scene. There was no hazard to the broader public.
“The demise is being handled as unexplained however not believed to be suspicious and enquiries are ongoing to determine the complete circumstances.”
The Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service have been contacted for remark.
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