A HUGE explosion has ripped through a house leaving a man to fight for his life.
Firefighters in Lancashire rushed to the scene of a “reported gas explosion” shortly after 10.30am this morning.
Around eight fire engines are at the scene and residents have been asked to avoid the area.
LFRS said: “At 10:31 on 01 September, eight fire engines from Preston, Bamber Bridge, Penwortham, Longridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Leyland, Hyndburn and other specialist appliances including Urban Search and Rescue units, attended a reported gas explosion on Wheatley Drive, Longridge.
“Crews are likely to remain in attendance for some hours. Please avoid the area.”
