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Pictures show aftermath of reported gas explosion and building damage in Sunderland
The call, which came in at around 4.30pm, prompted a major incident response from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who sent three appliances to the incident.
Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were also dispatched to give support and one person was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Steve Thomas, TWFRS Station Manager, reassured the public that the house was “structurally safe” – and that the incident appears to have been caused by “gas build-up” inside the property.
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1. Emergency alert
Emergency services were called to reports of a gas explosion and building collapse on Ravensworth, Ryhope on Saturday, January 18. Photo: Aron Taylor
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2. Major incident response
Firefighters and officers from Northumbria Police take in the scene on Ravensworth, Ryhope. Photo: Aron Taylor
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3. Hazardous Response Team
The North East Ambulance Service confirmed that it sent two crews from its Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), as well as a clinical manager and an ambulance. Photo: Aron Taylor
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4. "Gas build-up"
Steve Thomas, TWFRS Station Manager said the incident appears to have been caused by “gas build-up” inside the property. Photo: Aron Taylor