Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. From my mums back bedroom window you can see down and there was a house and a half gone with smoke billowing out. Scottish Gas Networks confirmed it was ensuring the area around the site was made safe. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, said she heard a 'massive' bang and then heard sirens and saw smoke billowing. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in . 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. 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. On Monday night, an explosion occurred in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, destroying one property and damaging several others. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. All rights reserved. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. John Newall lives right next to the blast site. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr, . At least one house was completely destroyed in the blast, Emergency crews were called to the scene just after 19:00 on Monday, The area around the explosion was covered with debris, A car parked in a nearby street was among the vehicles damaged by flying debris, Caroline Finnett's street was littered with broken roof tiles, Homes nearby were evacuated and the area showered with debris following the blast, At the scene: BBC Scotland reporter Martyn Smedley, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The Scottish Ambulance Service previously reported three people were transported to the local hospital after the blast in the Kincaidston area of Ayr this evening. I knew it was an explosion. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? On Tuesday morning South Ayrshire Council said the response from the local community had been overwhelming. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm on Monday night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital . Crews currently remain in attendance and are assisting emergency service partners.. 'Bonkers' Ash Regan in car crash interview where she claims SNP will set up new currency within months of Scexit. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Social media users said they . A spokeswoman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: 'We received a call at 7.16pm to attend an incident at Gorse Park, Ayr, alongside Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. SGN installed a temporary, above-ground, gas pipeline for homes in Kincaidston while investigations were carried out. A spokesperson said: "We fully understand how last October's explosion caused considerable concern for many people in the local community. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, the force said. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a large presence remained throughout the evening. 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. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. 2023 BBC. It was overwhelming. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. 2023 BBC. Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. By STV News . Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. DeSantis won't say he's running. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. @BelmontAcad01. He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. A mother and her son were left fighting for their lives following the incident, which led to the entire gas pipe network on the estate being ripped out during a multi-agency probe. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, . The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. contact the editor here. "Local road closures are in place and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the "serious explosion" was made safe. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. A neighbour said of Mondays suspected gas horror: Its a miracle they survived.. Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. 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. 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.. The author of the report, Steve Critchlow, said the extent of the damage to the property meant it was not possible to identify an ignition source, adding it was his opinion that the corrosion occurred because the plastic coating of the pipe was damaged. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. Gas company SGN has replaced 5.8km of pipes in the area with plastic ones. "A number of premises have been evacuated and two local rest centres have been set up to assist. Other amenities include a community centre, a bowling club, a Spar shop, a church, a youth cafe and several vacant units at the Cornhill Shopping Centre. 3-min read. Their spokesperson added: We are deeply concerned there has been an explosion, resulting in serious injuries and wish to reassure the public we are and will continue to work closely with the police and HSE to establish the cause of the explosion.. He added: There is significant damage to the properties and the surrounding area., We pay for your stories and videos! 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Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym. But police did tell us earlier this morning that the area still isn't 100% safe. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. A family of four were taken to hospital following the blast on Monday evening in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, which could be heard for miles around. 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. 2021 explosion On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a . Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . 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