Man in critical condition after Ardmona gas explosion

A Victoria Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to an Ardmona Rd property after a gas bottle exploded in a shed about 2.30pm.

“A 68-year-old man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition,” they said.

“The fire is not being treated as suspicious.”

CFA District 22 Commander Rohan Taylor said three brigades responded to the blaze alongside Fire Rescue Victoria.

Commander Taylor said the man sustained burns to his face, chest and stomach.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the man was flown to Melbourne’s The Alfred hospital in a serious but stable condition.