Dramatic: The fire on Leabourne Road in Carlisle involved gas cylinders, Credit: Carlisle East Fire Station Fire crews were made aware of the presence of gas cylinders that were exploding whilst they tackled a fire. Firefighters from Carlisle East fire station were mobilised to reports of a small fire in the open, on Leabourne Road, Carlisle At approximately 14.45pm on June 24. Crews were confronted with a large fire involving numerous outbuildings, which had spread to two properties. A crew from Carlisle West and Longtown were also in attendance. Carlisle Station Manager, Mike Clusker, said: There were small gas cylinders that were exploding whilst we were working on the fire.