A MAN who died in a fatal explosion and fire at a house in Alloa has now been named.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of Graham Green have been informed.
Emergency services were called to reports of a blast and resulting fire at a property in Kellie Place at 6pm on Sunday, October 6.
The 50-year-old is believed to have been killed immediately in the blast, while a 72-year-old man, 19-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were treated at Forth Valley Hospital for minor injuries.
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Chief inspector Kat Thomson, area commander, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Graham and all those affected at this difficult time.
“Our enquiries, alongside partner agencies, to establish the full circumstances of what happened, remain ongoing.
“A police presence will remain in the area and I would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support.”
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The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquires into the cause of the incident remain ongoing.
Emergency services remained at the scene until around 10.15pm on Sunday, returning to the site the following morning.
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Nearby residents were treated at a rest centre opened at Alloa Town Hall before temporary accommodation had been found.
They have since been returned to their properties unless they were directly affected.
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