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A dog has been rescued from the rubble of a gas explosion in Deepdale.
Preston Police confirmed the dog – of unknown breed – was found safe and well.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were conducting searches of the damaged property in Gillett Street and were able to bring the dog to safety.
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An emergency services cordon remains in place around the terraced home in Deepdale.
It follows a gas explosion during Saturday evening around 10.30pm which left a man, in his 40s, in hospital with burns injuries. Blog Preston understands these are not thought to be life-threatening.
An investigation into the explosion continues and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1500 of 2 November 2024.
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