A man who died in a suspected gas explosion at his home may have brought an appliance to help with the cold and energy price rise that could have sparked the blaze, his brother has said. Frank Burton, 91, was killed in the incident in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester on Thursday night (March 31).
Police said there were reports of a 'gas explosion', but specific details have not yet been confirmed, Manchester Evening News reports. Emergency services remained at the scene this morning (Friday).
Speaking at the scene, Frank's brother Philip said he believed he may have bought an appliance to 'help with the cold snap in anticipation of rising energy bills'. An appliance may have been left on and could have sparked the explosion the Manchester Evening News understands, though this has not been confirmed by officials.
