Violet Close fire: Second body of man found after house explosion in Newcastle

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after three adults and one child were taken to hospital following a large fire in the residential street overnight. Emergency services were called to the incident shortly before 1am on Wednesday.Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after three adults and one child were taken to hospital following a large fire in the residential street overnight. Emergency services were called to the incident shortly before 1am on Wednesday.
Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after three adults and one child were taken to hospital following a large fire in the residential street overnight. Emergency services were called to the incident shortly before 1am on Wednesday. | Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
A second body, believed to be that of a man in his 30s, has been found following a house explosion in Newcastle.

A seven-year-old boy was also killed after the incident in Violet Close, Benwell, in the early hours of Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene, shortly before 1am on Wednesday (October 16).

Supt Darren Adams, from Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the two people who have tragically lost their lives. Specialist officers are supporting their loved ones and we would urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time.”

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Three adults and one child have been rushed to hospital after a large fire destroyed a house in Newcastle.Three adults and one child have been rushed to hospital after a large fire destroyed a house in Newcastle.
Three adults and one child have been rushed to hospital after a large fire destroyed a house in Newcastle. | Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Six people – five adults and a child – were taken to hospital, with all but one having now been discharged.

Drone pictures from above the street showed at least one house appeared to be completely destroyed, with the roofs collapsed and firefighters working among the rubble. Piles of debris could be seen on the street outside.

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