A FIRE has broken out following a large explosion at a block of flats.
Two people are in hospital, one with serious injuries, after the blaze engulfed the entire three-storey building of 20 flats.
Firefighters have called it a major incident and warned the public to stay away.
Adam Fisher, 37, said he heard a "huge explosion" before witnessing "an inferno" on Redwood Grove in Bedford.
The sales worker, whose office is nearby, said: "A huge explosion heard – everyone went to our work car park to see what was happening.
"Our building is adjacent to the apartment complex – immediately an inferno was visible, huge smoke cloud billowing, people screaming and people frantically calling for emergency services."
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have said the fire on Redwood Grove was caused by a gas explosion.
It said in a statement: "Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a major gas explosion on Redwood Grove, Bedford.
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"There are currently 6 appliances, 2 water carriers, an incident command unit at the scene.
Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed."
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