Emergency services are dealing with a 'small contained explosion' that took place at a property in Wigan. The incident took place at Grasmere Drive in Ashton-in-Makerfield and according to police no one was injured and no surrounding properties have been affected.
The house was empty at the time of the blast that was caused by a gas canister that catching fire. Enquiries are ongoing.
GMP Wigan West said: "Emergency services are currently responding to an incident at a property on Grasmere Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield.
"Enquiries are ongoing but, at this early stage, it appears a gas canister caught fire causing a small contained explosion.
"The property was empty at the time. No one was injured and no surrounding properties have been affected."
Anyone with information should contact us via 0161 856 7122 quoting 2586 05/06/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
