Overview

• The blast tore through a detached property on Ladram Road near Otterton at about 11:30 am on August 11.
• Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deployed five appliances and divided the blaze into sectors to contain the fire.
• Devon and Cornwall Police closed the road between Otterton Village and Ladram Bay for public safety and emergency access.
• Officials reported that all occupants were accounted for and no injuries were sustained.
• An ongoing investigation aims to confirm whether a gas leak triggered the explosion.