Dad of two dies a week after explosion ripped through home | UK News [Video]

A dad-of-two has sadly died a week after a blaze tore through his home earlier this month.

Emergency services were called to a property in Longridge, Lancashire on September 1, after a blast injured three people.

Robert Fenwick, in his 40s, sustained serious injuries. In an update issued today, his sister Emma has confirmed that he died from his injuries.

She wrote on social media: ‘It’s with sad news that we inform you Robert Anthony Fenwick passed away peacefully yesterday in hospital, with his family round him.

‘We would appreciate this next few days for his immediate family to process this and have the time needed. Especially considering his two young children and mother who now need to come to terms with his passing.’

Neighbours had described hearing a ‘gut wrenching bang’ which rocked the houses in neighbouring streets.

One woman said ‘it was so loud I thought it had come from my own house’.

A cordon was put up around the house and residents reported windows in …