A woman is in hospital this morning after an explosion and fire in Cheltenham last night.
Emergency services were called to Springbank Way at just after 9:40pm.
Gloucestershire Police confirmed one person was taken to hospital.
Nearby properties were evacuated with cordons in place overnight.
Area Manager For Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Nick Ashcroft said: “We have a multiagency attendance with police, fire, and ambulance services plus specialist search and rescue teams from Avon FRS.”
“One female casualty has been treated on scene and taken to hospital, surrounding properties have been evacuated.”
“We will remain on scene for some considerable time.”
Pictures show a bungalow reduced to rubble and large flames.