House destroyed in Sunderland explosionpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Megan Paterson
Reporter, BBC Look North
Here's the back of the house which was destroyed in Sunderland:
House destroyed in Sunderland explosion
Summary
Explosion destroys house in Sunderland
One person in hospital suffering from burns
People heard the blast nearly two miles away
And other news from across the North East
House destroyed in Sunderland explosionpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Media caption, Map showing where the explosion happenedpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Media caption, Map showing where the explosion happened
No fatalities 'at the moment'published at 12:07 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
BreakingThere are no fatalities "at the moment" following the explosion in Rosslyn Avenue, police have confirmed.
A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after she was rescued from the rubble of her home.
Police say everyone has been "accounted for".
Third house damaged in explosionpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
New pictures of the area affected by the explosion in Sunderland show that a third house was damaged in the blast.
Image source, PABlast victim taken to hospitalpublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Air ambulances have been at the scene of the explosion which took place earlier this morning in Sunderland.
One patient has been taken to hospital suffering from burns.
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End of twitter postCause of explosion 'not yet known'published at 11:41 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
The cause of the explosion which took place in Sunderland this morning is "not yet known", Northern Gas Networks says.
The firm, which supplies gas to the street, said it is "urgently" investigating the cause of the blast, and added that engineers are on the scene.
Image source, PADrone flies over Sunderland explosionpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Ana Guerra-Moore
BBC News OnlineEmergency services have deployed a drone to asses the extent of the damage in Rosslyn Avenue.
Search dogs also remain at the scene.
Image source, Tyne & Wear FRS
Image source, Tyne & Wear FRSBefore and after: House destroyed in explosionpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
A house has been destroyed following the explosion in Rosslyn Avenue earlier this morning.
These two pictures show before and after the blast happened:
Image source, Google
Image source, Tyne & Wear FRSExplosion blows door into next streetpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Made in Tyne and Wear reporter Nathan Lee says the force of the explosion has propelled a door some 50m away:
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End of twitter postPhoto: Houses destroyed in explosionpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
This photo shows the extent of the damage caused by the explosion in Rosslyn Avenue.
One house has been destroyed and the neighboring semi has been almost split in half, leaving rooms fully on display.
Image source, PAWitnesses tell of 'almighty bang' during explosionpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Press AssociationA woman on a neighbouring street to Rosslyn Avenue said half a semi-detached house had been flattened and the other half was wrecked in the explosion.
Tracey Pounder, 51, said: "I heard an almighty bang. "I went upstairs and you could see dust rising."
"Half of the semi has gone and next door is wrecked. I came down to see what was happening and it is a complete shock."
Sean Hughes, 40, heard the explosion over a mile away. He said: "I saw the window move and the house shook."
An air ambulance crew has attended the scene.
Image source, PAFormer library used for people affected by explosionpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Update - The evacuation centre for those affected by the explosion is based in the former library on Black Road around the corner from Rosslyn Avenue.
'Unknown if anyone is trapped under the rubble'published at 10:47 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
The emergency services say they are unable to give further details, including whether anyone is trapped in the rubble following the explosion in Sunderland.
Police, fire and ambulance services are at the scene, with a cordon put in place to keep members of the public away.
Debris is scattered across the road, with significant damage to the property visible along the residential street.
Community centre opened for explosion victimspublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Ana Guerra-Moore
BBC News OnlineA 30m cordon is in place at Rosslyn Avenue in Sunderland, where an explosion took place earlier this morning.
Police received the first reports of the blast at 08:50 and are now telling people to avoid the area.
Ryhope Community Centre has been opened for those affected by the incident.
Image source, PAVideo: Scene at Sunderland explosionpublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Emergency services remain at Rosslyn Avenue in Sunderland following the explosion.
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End of twitter postOne patient in serious condition after suffering burnspublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
BreakingThe North East Ambulance Service says one person is in hospital after suffering burns in the explosion:
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End of twitter postFire service tweets photo of explosion damagepublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
BreakingThe explosion in Sunderland has destroyed at least one house:
Image source, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue ServiceBuilding collapses in Sunderland explosionpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Fire and rescue services have confirmed that a building has collapsed following an explosion in Sunderland.
Emergency services are at the scene, including a search dog.
Buildings collapse after explosion in Sunderlandpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
One building appears to have collapsed and another is badly damaged after the explosion in Sunderland:
Image source, PAOne woman in hospital after gas explosionpublished at 10:18 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
BreakingThe BBC understands one woman has been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle after the gas explosion in Rosslyn Avenue in Sunderland.