SHOCKING footage shows the moment a terraced house was blown to pieces in a huge explosion as 60 firefighters battled the blaze.
The blast blew off the roof and sent glass and bricks flying across Ley Street in Ilford, east London, as the bus and cars went downhill.
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Dramatic fire caught on camera in Ley Street, Ilford, East LondonCredit: UKNIP
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The roof of the terraced house flew off and flames engulfed the first floorCredit: UKNIP
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A 32-meter ladder was used to extinguish the fire from aboveCredit: UKNIP
Firefighters were seen spraying water on the roof even two hours after the alarm was first raised at 16.09.
By then, flames could still be seen rising as smoke billowed out.
Footage posted online shows one pedestrian running to avoid flying debris from broken windows.
The entire first floor and the conversion of the attic of the property were engulfed in flames at height.
A total of eight fire trucks and about 60 firefighters intervened to extinguish the fire, which was brought under control by 6:23 p.m.
Images from the scene show the bus stuck in the street as firefighters tackle the blaze.
A 32-metre ladder was used to tackle the fire from above, while a drone was set up to give firefighters an aerial view of the house.
The London Ambulance Service took two people to hospital.
Fire crews will remain on the ground throughout the evening, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Residents are still being told to avoid the area while the road is closed while the incident is investigated.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Station Commander Darren McTernan said: “Firefighters have been working hard to bring this fire under control. Crews will remain on site throughout the evening.
“Ley Street remains closed between Eastern Avenue and Vicarage Road, affecting traffic in the surrounding area, so please continue to avoid the area if you can.
“One of the Brigade’s 32m ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to assist in fighting the fire from above.
“A brigade drone team was also deployed to the incident, offering the incident commander an aerial view of the scene.”
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 4.08pm on December 10 to reports of a fire at a block of flats in Ley Street, Ilford.
“We attended alongside the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service.
We remain at the scene and cordons are in place.
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The explosion was just a few meters from the bus Credits: UKNIP
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