London bus barely escapes being destroyed by a house explosion.

As the London bus made its way down Ley Street in Ilford, east London, it narrowly avoided a catastrophic incident. Just as the bus approached, a house exploded with a powerful force, blowing off its roof and sending glass and bricks flying in all directions. Shocking footage captured by a pedestrian and posted on Instagram shows the chaos and danger that ensued as the blast occurred.

In the video, we see one pedestrian frantically running to avoid the spray of debris from shattered windows. The explosion was so strong that it caused a fire in the loft conversion of the house, which is still burning as firefighters work tirelessly to bring it under control. With a team of eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters on the scene, the situation was intense as they sprayed water on the roof to try and contain the flames.

Even after more than two hours since the explosion, flames can still be seen rising and smoke billowing out. Pictures from the scene show the bus stranded on the street while firefighters continue to tackle the blaze. It's a chaotic and dangerous scene, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.

The loft conversion is part of a terraced house that has been converted into flats. Station commander Darren McTernan, who is at the scene, has shared that firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the fire under control. While they work, Ley Street is closed between Eastern Avenue and Vicarage Road, impacting traffic in the surrounding area. It's advised to avoid the area if possible.

In efforts to contain the fire, one of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders is being used as a water tower to fight the fire from above. Additionally, the Brigade's drone team has been deployed to the scene, providing the Incident Commander with an aerial view of the situation.

While the cause of the explosion and fire is still unknown, it serves as a reminder of the danger and destruction that can occur at any moment. As we await further updates on the situation, it's crucial to stay informed with the latest news from the capital. For the latest updates, visit Metro's London news hub. Stay safe and stay informed.

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