Explosion in Battersea - not gas related

Aug 10 2023 safety

A spokesperson from Cadent explained:
“Gas emergency service, Cadent were called to a property in Elsley Road, Battersea this afternoon, to a report of an explosion. We have tested our gas network and it is sound and we have not found any gas escapes in the property or area.

“We have been advised by the emergency services on site this is NOT gas related. However, we may cut off the gas supply to this one property for safety reasons and because the building is not structurally sound. Our engineers will be leaving site once this work is complete.

“It is now up to the Fire & Rescue service to investigate the cause of this incident.”

ENDS

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