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Coronation Street FIRST LOOK: Gail Platt's house is boarded up after devastating fire rips through her home - with explosive New Year's scenes set to air after her emotional exit
New Coronation Street pictures show the Platt household boarded up after a devastating fire rips through it in scenes to air in the New Year.
Much of the façade of the home is covered with charred marks showing where black smoke and flames ripped through the house, highlighting what will no doubt be a gripping stunt for viewers to watch. A source told Metro: 'The early part of the year is going to kick off the new era of Corrie with a bang pretty literally and one of the show's core families are right at the heart of the fire storyline. Helen first appeared on Coronation Street in 1974 to take on the role of iconic character Gail - and fans were left devastated when she confirmed the news she had quit the soap over the summer.
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