Back door and window blown out after air freshener was left on grill

AN air freshener exploded at a home in Lyme Regis last night (Thursday) – blowing out the back door and a window.

No one was injured in the blast, which happened at a house in Manor Avenue, at around 6pm.

Firefighters from Lyme and Charmouth were on the scene within minutes.

Crews are warning residents not to leave flammable substances near heat sources but to keep them in a cool place.