40 firefighters and six fire engines were called to deal with an explosion and fire in Southall on Sunday 30th April. 

There was a suspected gas explosion on Western Road in Southall, which has caused significant structural damage to the first floor of the two-storey building, with the building partially collapsing and part of the first floor and loft space was damaged by a fire which occurred following the explosion. 

The London Fire Brigade received eight calls about the incident at 1.29pm and the incident was brought under control by 4.05pm. 

Two men and a woman were able to leave the building before firefighters arrived at the scene and were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, there were no reports of other injuries and neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution. 

Station Commander Simon Horn, who was at the scene, said: "Crews were joined by our Urban Search and Rescue team using specialist equipment to carry out a systematic search of the property. They were able to confirm that everyone has been accounted for. 

"Initial crews worked quickly in a challenging situation to extinguish the fire. However, a cordon of around 50 metres will remain in place and people are asked to avoid the area." 

The cause of the incident remains under investigation by the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police.