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Daily Mirror
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Callum Cuddeford & Kieren Williams

Mum and daughter forced to sleep in car after house exploded and dog banned from hotel

A mum and daughter who lost their home in an “almighty” explosion slept in their car following the incident after their beloved pet dog was refused entry to a hotel.

Gillian Smith, 55, and 22-year-old Sarah Drew, lost their home in Bethnal Green, East London, in an explosion which blew out the side of Bentworth Court and set the tower block on fire on August 4.

The burning building was evacuated and four Brits ended up in hospital, MyLondon reported .

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