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Cornwall house explosion leaves man hurt Cornwall house explosion leaves man hurt
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A house was nearly ripped apart by a "massive" explosion that saw debris hurled across the street and has left a man in intensive care. A house was nearly ripped apart by a "massive" gas explosion that saw debris hurled across the street and has left a man in intensive care.
He was dragged from the wreckage after the blast at a house in Treclago View, Camelford, at about 23:30 BST.He was dragged from the wreckage after the blast at a house in Treclago View, Camelford, at about 23:30 BST.
The external walls of the property were blown out but no-one else was hurt, despite nearby houses and cars being damaged.The external walls of the property were blown out but no-one else was hurt, despite nearby houses and cars being damaged.
The man, 68, is thought to be in a stable condition.The man, 68, is thought to be in a stable condition.
Neighbour Paul Harding, 42, described the noise like "a bomb going off." He ran into the remains of the house and found the man standing with his arms open. It was caused by a gas canister found in the lounge, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said.
He said he pulled him out as quickly as possible because he thought the roof might collapse, before covering him in wet towels. Neighbour Paul Harding, 42, described the noise as like "a bomb going off." He ran into the remains of the house and found the man standing with his arms open.
He said he pulled him out as quickly as possible because he thought the roof might collapse, and then covered him in wet towels.
A woman who also lives nearby, Zoe Robinson, said: "I heard a massive explosion and also felt it. I was unaware what it was at the time.A woman who also lives nearby, Zoe Robinson, said: "I heard a massive explosion and also felt it. I was unaware what it was at the time.
"My friend went down to the house and said the person was lucky to be alive looking at the damage. It was very scary.""My friend went down to the house and said the person was lucky to be alive looking at the damage. It was very scary."
Residents who were evacuated from seven houses in the street are being allowed back in to collect some possessions, but are still unsure of when they will be allowed to return.Residents who were evacuated from seven houses in the street are being allowed back in to collect some possessions, but are still unsure of when they will be allowed to return.
The cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is being investigated and police have confirmed there is no risk of further explosions.The cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is being investigated and police have confirmed there is no risk of further explosions.
A cordon remains in place whilst work is carried out to make the damaged properties safe. A cordon remains in place while work is carried out to make the damaged properties safe.
The victim was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The victim was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital and it is believed was then transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.