He wants the investigation to be published as soon as possible and said people won't rest until they know the exact cause. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. It has been a gas explosion, the exact details of how that happened aren't released yet.'. Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm last night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital; It was overwhelming. Our campaign was all about making Kincaidston safer. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr that caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for . He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. "We believe, however, the action we undertook to replace our entire network across the Kincaidston estate has provided residents with reassurance the gas network is safe. That person was getting asked, Is there anybody else in the house? and we got everyone to quieten down. It's scary.". Residents in Kincaidston have hit out that pipes being dug up in the wake of the explosion in Gorse Park have been in poor condition, with locals retrieving dug up pipes which are said to be corroding. William Ferguson, 47, wife Marion, 43, and their lads aged 11 and 16 were rescued from the rubble at 3 Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr. All rights reserved. Emergency services are responding following a blast in the residential Kincaidston area. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. On Tuesday morning, building standards officers from South Ayrshire Council began internal inspections of 24 properties that are still within the cordoned off area. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. Police say that investigations into the explosion are ongoing and there has been a sizeable presence from Scottish Gas Networks here. She said her street was littered with broken roof tiles. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". Hangers with clothes on them, curtains in trees. Ayr explosion. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. An 11-year-old boy is being treated in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. A 47-year-old male is currently within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and an 11-year-old is within the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. We don't know.". Read about our approach to external linking. And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. "Over the next few days, we will be contacting the householders of the properties which are currently within the cordoned off area to provide an update and arrange for them to have some access to their property.". 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. Emergency services responded to calls to the residential Kincaidston area on Monday evening. The author of the report, Steve Critchlow, said the extent of the damage to the property meant it was not possible to identify an ignition source, adding it was his opinion that the corrosion occurred because the plastic coating of the pipe was damaged. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. The window warped. Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. Allure Spa also offered to take in those who need shelter and wrote on Facebook: "People of Kincadiston if you have to be evacuated and have nowhere to go we can open up our shop to you we have 10 cosy beds with covers and a kettle. SNP Hustings: First Minister candidates go head to head in first broadcasted debate, Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf take questions from the SNP membership in hustings the SNP Executive didn't want the public to see, Nicola Sturgeon writes to Rishi Sunak for DRS exemption but still no formal request is made. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Mr Cullen also told the programme that if the gas from the affected properties could not be capped, then it could be days before people were allowed to return to their homes. Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, the force said. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. We are at the entrance to the Kincaidston estate which, at the moment, is as far as we are allowed to go. There were mothers carrying babies wearing nothing or in babygrows running for their lives. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. Its morally the right thing to do. South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. Former Rangers and Kilmarnock star signs up with English cricket legend to take part in Ayrshire Hospice fundraising afternoon. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. There is a lot of chat on social media, which we have not been able to verify, that it was a gas explosion. Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, damaging dozens of homes and cars. Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. South Ayrshire Council has said: "The Council has staff on site at Queen Margaret Academy where a rest centre has been established to support those directly affected by tonights incident. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. View our online Press Pack. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. BAFTAs . Police Scotland has confirmed two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. We could hear a female adult voice a couple of metres away. A MOTHER and son remain in critical condition following an explosion which destroyed a house in Ayr . Taking to Twitter, the police wrote: "We are currently in attendance following a report of an explosion at a property on Gorse Park in Ayr shortly after 7.10pm on Monday, 18 October. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Shocking doorbell footage from near the blast zone captured the explosion followed by showers of debris tumbling from the sky. "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. Other homes in the area were evacuated following the incident. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Baby's body found as police still question couple, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. 'Bonkers' Ash Regan in car crash interview where she claims SNP will set up new currency within months of Scexit. 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. Witnesses said at least one . Many people in Kincaidston suspect a gas explosion was to blame but that has never been confirmed. Read about our approach to external linking. This is the first step in doing this., Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines sign up to our free daily newsletter here, The aftermath of the Kincaidston gas explosion on Monday, October 18, Residents say they are without answers weeks after the blast in Ayr, Kincaidston community leader Robert Dunn has welcomed the pipe replacement news. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. More info. The Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing and it was pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. 'The video below doesn't even do the smoke justice. CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. A 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are being treated for serious . I thought my home was coming down so I ran out. Read about our approach to external linking. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Social media users said they . SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Ms Finnett then took hot food to the community centre where those affected are sheltering, and offered up her spare room to anyone who needed it. Expressed in the Ayr estate remains unknown so I ran out inquiries were continuing the! 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