'True gent', 91, killed in garage bungalow explosion
Summary
A 91-year-old man named Derek Poole died in a garage fire that caused explosions at his home in Selston, Nottinghamshire. Emergency services responded to the scene, and a joint police and fire investigation into the cause is ongoing.Key Facts
- Derek Poole was 91 years old and lived in Selston for 40 years.
- The fire started in the garage of his bungalow on Church Lane around 7:18 pm on Saturday.
- Poole was found dead in the burnt garage after loud explosions were heard.
- Derek Poole loved cars, was a former grass track racer, and owned a garage and haulage company.
- Firefighters from several nearby towns attended and kept one crew overnight to monitor the site.
- Residents nearby were evacuated, and road closures were temporarily put in place.
- The fire and police services are investigating the incident as isolated with no wider threat.
- Many people from the local autograss racing community paid tribute, calling him a gentleman and legend.
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