Emergency services were called to a report of an explosion at an address on Gillett Street at around 10.35pm on Saturday.

Fire engines from Preston, Bamber Bridge and Fulwood, along with the Urban Search and Rescue Team, attended the scene.

One man suffered burn injuries in the explosion and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has yet to be discharged.

Lancashire Police launched a joint investigation alongside Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to establish the cause of the blast.

Cadent Gas confirmed on Monday the local gas network “did not contribute” to the explosion after checking the site.

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