Man dies in explosion at block of flats in Penzance
Emergency services were rushed to the scene yesterday (23rd April)
Last updated 24th Apr 2025
A man has died after an explosion at a block of flats in Penzance.
Fire crews were called to Pendennis Road yesterday (Wednesday April 23rd) with an investigation into the blaze continuing by detectives at Devon and Cornwall Police.
In a statement, officers said: "We were called at around 3.10pm on Wednesday 23 April following reports of an explosion being heard at a block of flats in Pendennis Place.
"Emergency services attended the scene.
"A man in his 40s and from Penzance was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries but has sadly since passed away. His next of kin is aware.
"A scene guard remained in place while investigation work is carried out. It has since been removed.
"There is no wider threat to the public.
"A number of people living in neighbouring flats were evacuated and have been provided with alternative accommodation.
"We’d like to thank the public for their understanding as work has taken place to investigate the cause of the explosion."