Queenstown apartment explosion: Residents escape fiery blast

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of an explosion in a Queenstown apartment complex early this afternoon.

An witness told the Herald that all residents of the apartment where the blast occurred had escaped unharmed.

A source said it appeared the source of this afternoon's apartment explosion and fire in Queenstown had been a gas bottle. Photo / James Allan

"Everyone is out and safe," he said.

But the apartment had suffered extensive damage, and was "fully involved" in fire.

"It appears the explosion was caused by a gas bottle," a source said.

Locals help emergency services at the scene of this afternoon's apartment explosion and fire in Queenstown. Photo / James Allan

Police confirmed they were "assisting Fire Emergency in relation to a house fire on Ballarat St that occurred just before 12.30pm".

"There are no reported blockages or injuries. Inquiries are ongoing as emergency services are still on scene."