Halifax gas explosion: Video shows extent of blaze which ripped through homes

Firefighters from five stations were called to the huge blaze on Ovenden Crescent in the early hours of July 12.

Four brave fathers from King Cross helped three pensioners from their burning homes. The men said instinct kicked in, and they knew they had to make sure people were safe.

One of the dads, Ajmal Aziz, said: "We did what we could. We would hope other people would do the same for our parents if they were in that situation."

Paramedics were called to help two people - a man and a woman in their 50s - suffering from smoke inhalation.

A fundraiser has been set up to help those affected by the explosion.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Following a call at 3.27am, five crews, from Illingworth, Halifax, Rastrick, Bradford and Fairweather Green attended a fire that had started at the rear of a property on Ovenden Crescent, Halifax.

"The fire spread to outbuildings and the closest property. The fire impinged on utility supplies outside the building causing an explosion outside the property.

"Two casualties have been attended to by Yorkshire Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation.

"Six houses were evacuated and temporary re-housing has been put into place.

"The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by our Fire Investigation Team and West Yorkshire Police. We are working with our local partner agencies to support residents in the area as well as those directly affected by the incident."