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. | jpimedia
2. House explosion
The entire rear of the modern terraced home was destroyed. | jpimedia
3. House explosion
Houses on either side were also damaged. | jpimedia
4. House explosion
It is believed the family who live in the house are currently away. | jpimedia
5. House explosion
Neighbours described hearing a huge bang. | jpimedia
6. House explosion
All the emergency services were at the scene. | jpimedia