AN aerosol can exploded in a fire in a back alley.

Firefighters were called to Wensley Road in Blackburn just after 7pm on Friday after the blaze.

A small rubbish fire, which was put out by nearby residents, had caused the pressurised container to explode.

Fears a ‘nail bomb’ device had exploded after nails and screws were seen nearby were quashed by police, who said there was no connection between the items and the fire.