While 60 firefighters were intervening in the fire, the burning house exploded like a bomb.

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A severe explosion occurred in the Ilford area of London yesterday afternoon, rendering a house uninhabitable. Two people were injured in the incident.

The explosion took place at 4:09 PM in one of the terraced houses on Ley Street. According to eyewitnesses, the roof of the house was blown off by the force of the explosion, and glass and bricks were scattered onto passing vehicles.

Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters were dispatched to the area. The fire crews intervened using a special ladder that is 32 meters high and drones. After two hours of work, the fire was brought under control.

Fire Station Commander Darren McTernan stated, "Our teams made intense efforts to bring the fire under control. We will remain in the area during the investigation."

The London Ambulance Service transported the two injured individuals to the hospital. No information has yet been provided about the health status of the injured.

The police are investigating the cause of the explosion. Ley Street has been closed to traffic for security reasons. Authorities continue to warn local residents to stay away from the area.