Officials in St. Helier, Jersey say that three people have died and up to a dozen are missing after a large explosion in a three-story block of flats. YouTube Tips ⓘ
Firefighters responded to a report of the odor associated with a natural gas leak, and about 3:50 a.m. GMT on Saturday December 10, 2022 a gas explosion occurred in the Haut de Mont 3-story block of flats on Pier Road in St. Helier, Jersey an island in the English Channel.
The fire in the aftermath of the explosion was quickly extinguished by Jersey Fire & Rescue firefighters.
Three people were reported killed and 12 people reported missing. Three people are reported injured, and about 30 people were evacuated from the area.
The residences involved were on a block of public housing known as Haut de Mont, which is owned by the Jersey government owned housing company Andium homes.
As the search at Haut du Mont has progressed, pockets of fire have been discovered. The site remains highly unsafe. A South West Hazardous Area Response Team are on site and will be joined by an Urban Search and Rescue Team from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. pic.twitter.com/j85YnDiu0c
— Jersey Fire & Rescue (@JsyFire) December 10, 2022
Following the explosion this morning at Haut du Mont, Pier Road a number of residents are still missing. Emergency services are working at the scene and have commenced a surface search of the site. Relatives are being contacted by Family Liaison Officers.
— Jersey Fire & Rescue (@JsyFire) December 10, 2022
We’re continuing to respond to an incident at residential properties on Pier Road, St Helier. The fire has been put out, but emergency services are still carrying out significant work. Please continue to avoid the area. We’ll continue to provide updates throughout the day.
— Jersey Fire & Rescue (@JsyFire) December 10, 2022
Jersey is an island country, and is the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel and is 14 miles from the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. During World War II, part of the 1944 Battle of Normandy was fought in the Cotentin Peninsula. Jersey is located on the opposite side of the Cotentin Peninsula from Utah Beach.
As a Crown Dependency, Jersey is not part of the United Kingdom – but is officially part of the British Islands. The Crown Dependencies are three island territories in the British Islands that are self-governing possessions of the British Crown. They are the Bailiwick of Guernsey, the Bailiwick of Jersey, and the Isle of Man. Both Guernsey and Jersey are geographically closer to France than the United Kingdom.
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