A suspected gas explosion at a house in south-west London has caused a roof to partially collapse and firefighters are at the scene.
The blast damaged the end-of-terrace house in Elsley Road, Battersea, on Thursday, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Firefighters have been called to an explosion at a house on Elsley Road in #Battersea.
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A 25-metre cordon is in place and affected properties are being evacuated. Please avoid the area whilst we make the scene safe https://t.co/C23KoUGtzK pic.twitter.com/XO5sMt1JyL
One man left the building before firefighters arrived and was checked over at the scene by paramedics.
A 25-metre cordon is in place and affected properties were evacuated, the LFB added.
Firefighters were called at 1.47pm and crews from Chelsea, Wandsworth, Brixton and Clapham fire stations went to the scene.
Photos from just outside the cordon show bricks, glass and other debris strewn on the pavement and road.
The cause is not known at this time, the LFB said.