Explosion and house fire reported in Alloa as public urged to avoid area

A major emergency service response is underway in Alloa following reports of an explosion and house fire.

Police were called to Kellie Place around 6pm on Sunday following the incident.

A number of fire engines, including urban search and rescue units and a heavy rescue unit, have been sent to the scene after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received multiple reports of an explosion.

The public is being asked to avoid the area, which has several road closures, including the A907, B9096, Kellie Place, and Tullibody Road.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 6pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024, police received a report of an explosion and a fire at a house in Kellie Place, Alloa.

“Emergency services are on the scene. Please avoid the area. Several roads are closed, including the A907, B9096, Kellie Place and Tullibody Road.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue have dispatched a “number of resources” to the scene after receiving multiple reports of an explosion.

A spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance at this incident alongside emergency service partners.

“Operations Control mobilised a number of resources at 6.00pm on Sunday, October 6, after we received multiple reports of an explosion and a fire within a house on Kellie Place, Alloa.

“Specialist resources including Urban Search and Rescue units and a heavy rescue unit are in attendance.

“Police Scotland is asking people to avoid the area.”

Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

More on this incident as we get it.