By Dan Walsh at Camolin
A man in his 40’s is in a Dublin Hospital tonight (Wednesday) following a large explosion and a devastating house fire at a property in Ballydaniel Court on the outskirts of Camolin village that shook the community around 3pm.
The injured man was involved in tiling work in the bathroom of the house when the explosion occurred. He was treated by paramedics at the scene prior to removal by Air Corps 112 helicopter to a Dublin hospital. Sources at the scene this evening said his condition is “unknown” but expressed the hope that he will make a recovery.
Local sources also told WexfordLocal.com that a woman in a neighbouring property was “knocked off her feet” by the force of the blast. She was taken to hospital for observation. Her pet dog sustained superficial burns.
The owners of the property were at their workplaces when the explosion took place and were absent from their home at the time.
The building was completely devastated by the fire that followed the explosion and a demolition crew were on hand to make the site safe later evening.
Paramedics from the National Ambulance Service were quickly on the scene. Fire service crews from Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Gorey and Wexford were also in attendance.
Separate investigations are taking place by Gas Networks Ireland and An Garda Siochana.
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