Surroundings explosion
Details
Event title
United Kingdom - Two people killed following explosion at house
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2025-12-13 10:14:30
Last update (UTC)
2025-12-13 10:14:30
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Nelson, Gwent, Wales
Two people have died following an explosion at a house in south Wales. Emergency services were called to the scene of a fire at Heol Fawr in Nelson, near Treharris on Friday evening.
Gwent Police said officers and firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were sent to the address following reports of an explosion at around 6.10pm in the garden of the two-storey property. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, police later confirmed.
Local residents were urged to keep all doors and windows closed while the fire service responded to the incident.
Specialist fire crews remain at the scene on Saturday morning to carry out a structural assessment of the property.
The latest update from Gwent Police published at 8pm on Friday said: "Officers and firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene of a fire at a property in Heol Fawr, Nelson.
"This follows reports of an explosion at around 6.10pm in the garden of the property.
"Two people have sadly been pronounced dead at the scene and their family has been informed.
"The incident is ongoing and the road is currently closed.
"Diversions are in place to ensure your safety. Please find an alternative route for your journey.
"If you live locally, please ensure all doors and windows are closed."
WalesOnline has contacted the fire service and police for more information.