Residents were evacuated by fire crews after an early-morning explosion ripped through a flat in the Scottish Borders. Emergency services were called to the scene in Wilderhaugh Court, Galashiels, at around 3am on Friday, December 2.
A picture from the scene showed the powerful blast knocked a window clean out of its frame at the top floor property. Despite the extensive damage, there have been no reported injuries.
A large cordon was put in place and a fire accident investigation into the circumstances of the explosion remains ongoing. It is understood that the blast may have been caused by a candle and a small gas canister, however this has yet to be confirmed.
