Man injured following explosion
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A man has been seriously injured after an explosion and subsequent fire at a flat in Burntwood.
We were called at 9.10pm last night (Monday 28 October) to reports of an explosion at a block of flats on Chase Road.
A man has been taken to hospital by ambulance in a critical condition.
No-one else was injured. Five other flats have been evacuated.
We will work with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's fire investigators to determine the cause of the explosion.
Anyone with information should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 666 of 28 October.
To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.