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Three people are in hospital after a suspected gas explosion at a house in Bristol.
Neighbours heard a huge bang and felt ‘loud shuddering’ after the explosion at a home on Lancaster Road in Yate shortly before 7am today.
The roof of the house was completely destroyed as flames ripped through the home, with the blaze now spreading to neighbouring homes.
While the cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed, Avon and Somerset Police say they suspect it was a gas explosion.
The BBC reports several homes in the street have been evacuated, with some escorted from their homes in their dressing gowns.
Shocking pictures show the majority of the house has been razed to the ground, with just the porch still standing.
One neighbouring house in the terrace also has a badly damaged roof, with just the chimney stack left standing, with the home on the other side missing a significant number or roof tiles.
A police spokesperson said: ‘Officers are supporting Avon Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of a suspected gas explosion in Lancaster Road, in Yate, at 6.50am this morning.
‘Three people have been taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.
‘A fourth person has sustained minor injuries and was seen to by the ambulance service.
‘A cordon has been put in place and a number of properties have been evacuated. A refuge centre has been set up at a nearby public house.
‘Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area and keep the roads clear while emergency services are at the scene.’
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