After SGN issued letters, the firm was asked if there were issues with the existing pipes. There were car alarms going off and things flashing and big stones everywhere.. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. A family of four, including two boys aged 11 and 16, are in a serious condition after an explosion destroyed their home in South Ayrshire. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . On Tuesday morning South Ayrshire Council said the response from the local community had been overwhelming. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Mr Cullen also said that it could be up to 10 days before people were allowed to return to their homes on the estate. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr, Ayrshire yesterday at around 7.10pm. Published: 05:32 EST, 19 October 2021 | Updated: 10:08 EST, 19 October 2021. We only managed to get the kid out because the fire service told us to evacuate in case there was another explosion and they didnt want anyone else injured.. Operations control mobilised nine appliances and specialist resources to the scene and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. He wants the investigation to be published as soon as possible and said people won't rest until they know the exact cause. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. View our online Press Pack. A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm last night Two adults and two children are currently being treated in hospital Shocking aerial photos show the extent of the blast which has blown . Chef's 'dream' realised as Gordon Ramsay announces grand final line-up for Next Level Chef. The sports therapist, who did not want named, likened the scene to a war zone as dozens of terrified residents ran for their lives. 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ICU beds to shut at Ayr Hospital as NHS chiefs admit strain on system. "A decision on whether to submit a report to the procurator fiscal will be made on conclusion of the investigation.". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I want this to happen elsewhere, not just for Kincaidston. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. Our campaign was all about making Kincaidston safer. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There is work going on to make sure that people can return to their homes and still have heating while the gas to the area affected by the explosion is sealed off to prevents any further danger. Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, the force said. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. A spokesman for Scottish Gas Networks said: "At around 20:00 tonight we received a request to assist the emergency services following the reports of a serious explosion in Gorse Park, Ayr. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. The fire service said nine appliances and specialist resources, including an air ambulance, attended the incident. I had to climb all over it. 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To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. Amateur Scots football captain in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. At least three homes were destroyed, the Daily Record reported.Stuart Smith, who promotes Ayrshire through his "Live Around The World With Stu & Co" Facebook page, caught the sound of the explosion on a camera installed . Emergency services are responding following a blast in the residential Kincaidston area. Something went wrong, please try again later. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. He said: "Was it an explosion caused by gas? "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . Read about our approach to external linking. The nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park has offered accommodation for anyone who requires it. The seasonal chocolate bar has already received glowing online reviews from customers, with many more wanting to try it. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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. At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. Jill Hannah, 43, was visiting her mum nearby when disaster struck. Credit: PA. The Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing and it was pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. Recalling the moment he arrived at the scene of the carnage, he said: There were already a couple of guys talking to someone but all I could see was a hand sticking out the rubble. Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that the explosion in Gorse Park was caused by gas. Aerial images show that one house in the terrace of four has been destroyed by the blast while the roof of another appears to have caved in and debris is scattered around the area. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Its morally the right thing to do. Dozens of people will spend a third night away from home after an explosion at a property in Ayr. "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. We investigated this incident fully andnotified the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) of the outcome of the investigation, a statement said. On Wednesday's instalment of the Channel 4 property show, Julie and Peter enlisted Lee's help to find their dream holiday home in South West France. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. Footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr, Scotland, at . He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. It was overwhelming. The friend of a woman, whose house was directly opposite the blast site in Kincaidston, described the scene as 'something you cannot comprehend unless you see the sheer scale of the damage'. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. 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