A 55-year-old man, who was in the house in Crescent Walk, Ravensthorpe, at the time, suffered serious but not life threatening injuries. Another man suffered a head injury after being struck by debris. These shocking photographs of the aftermath were taken by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.
1. House explosion
Firefighters put out a fire which took hold of the house after the explosion.
2. House explosion
The entire rear of the modern terraced home was destroyed.
3. House explosion
Houses on either side were also damaged.
4. House explosion
It is believed the family who live in the house are currently away.
5. House explosion
Neighbours described hearing a huge bang.
6. House explosion
All the emergency services were at the scene.