Dog dies and two people taken to hospital after explosion causes fire at Chirk Marina

A dog has died and two people have been taken to hospital with injuries after an explosion caused two boats to catch fire at Chirk Marina.

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Two rescue pumps from Wrexham Fire Station attended the incident that occurred at around 6pm on Saturday night.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Wrexham Greenwatch posted pictures and information from the incident on social media.

The fire at Chirk Marina. Picture: NWFRS Wrexham Green Watch
The fire at Chirk Marina. Picture: NWFRS Wrexham Green Watch

It said the incident involved a gas explosion aboard a pleasure craft.

Two people escaped the explosion and fire, but sustained minor injuries and were transported to hospital via ambulance.