A number of homes have been evacuated as investigations into the cause of the blast continue
Drone photos have revealed the extent of a house collapse in Bury following a huge 'explosion' on Wednesday morning .
Bury 'gas explosion' live: School evacuated and woman taken to hospital with serious injuries - latest updates New drone images shared with the Manchester Evening News have revealed the extent of the collapse at the mid-terrace property. The fire service said when they arrived, they were met with a 'fully evolved fire' and 'partial collapse'.
In the aftermath of the explosion, resident Mushtaq Anwar, who was at home with his wife, his daughter, 21, and son, 17, at the time of the blast, said: "It was like an earthquake. All of the house was shaking and moving up and down. We all ran down towards the front door, but it had collapsed and was blocked by bricks. There was no way out. I thought we were going to die.
Area Manager and Head of Service Delivery Paula Lyons said: “At approximately 11am this morning, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised to reports of an explosion. GMFRS mobilised their predetermined attendance for this type of incident and on arrival crews were met with a fully evolved fire and a partial collapse.
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