Fire crews tackle large blaze in Chiswick after explosion at flat

An elderly woman was taken to hospital suffering from burns after an explosion today at a flat in west London.

Fire crews and an air ambulance were sent to the scene of the blast, which took place in Edensor Gardens, Chiswick.

London Air Ambulance tweeted: "Our advanced trauma doctor and paramedic have been dispatched to an explosion in #Chiswick and are still on scene."

A spokeswoman for London Fire Brigade said a "large fire" was being tackled by crews and the incident remained ongoing at 4pm.

Six fire engines were sent to the residential address following the call at 2.56pm, she said.

A spokeswoman for London Ambulance Service confirmed one elderly woman suffered burns and was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London.

Two men were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but did not go to hospital.

There were no other injuries reported.

Three crews were sent to the scene along with the air ambulance and a hazardous area response team, she said.