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Three people were rushed to hospital after an explosion tore through a house and reduced it to smoking rubble.
The explosion occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the Illingworth area of Halifax, West Yorkshire.
An image shared by emergency crews at the scene showed the smoldering remains of the place where the property was located.
The explosion occurred shortly after 7:30 am on Saturday.
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blast affected one building, while six surrounding houses were evacuated as a safety measure.
All have been accounted for.
Investigations into the cause of the blast continue as firefighters address the “remaining sources of fire.”
The crews are likely to be on the scene for some time, depending on the service.
Engineers from Northern Gas Networks utility company are also on site to ensure the area is safe and to help establish the cause of the incident.
Some in the area posted on social media about hearing the loud explosion.
One wrote: “I have never heard such a BANG that shook the Ogden boardwalk.”
A fundraiser was organized for those affected by the blast, and people volunteered to donate clothing and food to the family.
