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.. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . Community leader Robert Dunn who vowed to lead a crusade against the gas firm says the pressure on SGN has already paid off. "If you're at a loss and have nowhere please get in touch we would be more than happy to help.". It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. Credit: PA. A spokesman said: 'Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.'. Credit: PA. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . 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 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. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, who had been based at No.1 School of Aerial Fighting at Turnberry. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. Ayr explosion. Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. 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. Three houses have been demolished in Kincaidston and one remains, locked up and fenced off, Steven Graham said it was still scary to be living in the area, The explosion hit a block of four houses, and caused extensive damage to property around the blast zone, The remaining house is a constant reminder to Anne Frew of what happened in October last year, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf, tweeted: "My thanks to all of our Emergency Services attending the scene of this awful incident. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. Something went wrong, please try again later. We could hear a female adult voice a couple of metres away. "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. Keeping up the good work at Woodlands Glencoe, Police clamp down on biker gangs in Barrhead and Neilston, Whats In This Weeks Oban Times 1st March 2023, New Cumnock: Three teens in savage brick attack on girl, Erskine: Tributes paid to community champion Chris Reid, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. An explosion at a house in South Ayrshire which left a family of four in hospital was caused by a corroded gas pipe, an investigation has found. It was stated that SGN should have done more to prevent the explosion. At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. . Please avoid the area if you can and let the emergency services do their jobs.. I thought my home was coming down so I ran out. In a statement, the force said four houses had been affected by the explosion, with a number of premises evacuated and two rest centres set up to assist. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Witnesses said at least one terraced house was destroyed, with those on either side of the property severely damaged. "Thinking of those who have lost loved ones or been injured as well as the many who have had to be evacuated from their homes.". Credit: PA. Following the explosion, a 43-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man . We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. 'Bonkers' Ash Regan in car crash interview where she claims SNP will set up new currency within months of Scexit. The comments below have been moderated in advance. A spokesman said: Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. On Tuesday morning, building standards officers from South Ayrshire Council began internal inspections of 24 properties that are still within the cordoned off area. Quick-thinking Chris who later grafted from 10pm till 6am at McDonalds revealed he trampled over mountains of debris to get to the stricken family. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. A fundraiser has been launched to get Arlene Blane over from Australia to be by sister Victoria Wallace's side when she goes through treatment. William Ferguson, 47, wife Marion, 43, and their lads aged 11 and 16 were rescued from the rubble at 3 Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr. Now, police have revealed that four people injured in the blast were from the same family and are in a serious condition in different hospitals. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? 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 family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. @BelmontAcad01. Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The explosion affected four homes in the street and was felt several miles away. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Emergency services are responding following a blast in the residential Kincaidston area. Keeping up the good work at Woodlands Glencoe, Police clamp down on biker gangs in Barrhead and Neilston, Whats In This Weeks Oban Times 1st March 2023, New Cumnock: Three teens in savage brick attack on girl, Erskine: Tributes paid to community champion Chris Reid, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Former Rangers and Kilmarnock star signs up with English cricket legend to take part in Ayrshire Hospice fundraising afternoon. 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. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. The blast site remains fenced off. Long-term corrosion of a gas pipe caused the explosion, however no blame could be directed to any one agency. All of the gasmetallic main and service pipesin the area have recently been replaced. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. On Tuesday morning South Ayrshire Council said the response from the local community had been overwhelming. You can unsubscribe at any time. Witnesses said at least one . Data obtained by the BBC and a number of other media organisations also uncovered the damage may have been caused as far back as the early 1970s when the network was laid by a predecessor to Scottish Gas Networks (SGN). "Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole.". FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. Two adults and two children were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Police Scotland confirmed. Read about our approach to external linking. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . A spokesperson for SGN told the Post they were unable to comment on the condition of the pipes due to an ongoing investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The estate was built in the 1970s. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. READ MORE: Four in hospital and residents evacuated after explosion tears through house in Ayr Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Good Morning Scotland that gas caused the explosion . Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Ian McMeekin described the incident as extremely challenging. "The Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible for those affected. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . By STV News . 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 . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. The SNP leadership contender came under fire for two of flagship policies, free childcare for one and two-year-olds and increase council tax on second homes, as he was accused of copying old plans from other parties. 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. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. People in a South Ayrshire community say they "need to know" the cause of a serious explosion which left a family of four in hospital. Kincaidston was a farm on the outskirts of Ayr. 19 October 2021. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. "Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes in Ayr", "Kincaidston explosion: Community needs to know what caused blast", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kincaidston&oldid=1119050632, Articles needing additional references from July 2022, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 October 2022, at 12:45. "The Council works under the direction of emergency services in these circumstances and stands ready to support our communities in any way we can.". This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. A man who lives about 100m from the explosion site told the BBC that his whole house shook with the force of the blast. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the "serious explosion" was made safe. The CCTV footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of . I was in the army so I know what explosions are. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Council hopes to allow families to return to their homes to collect their belongings, eight days after the devastating explosion in Ayr. He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. He added: Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected in the community.. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. Most of the streets are named after flowers (for example, Celandine Bank, Honeysuckle Park and Speedwell Square) apart from Kincaidston Drive, the estate's main road. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. ", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Sources said that the multi-agency probe is looking into the condition of the pipes. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. The Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible those. 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