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Darlington house 'explosion' leads to body find Darlington house 'explosion' leads to body find
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A body has been found at a house which caught fire after an apparent explosion. The body of a man has been found at a house which caught fire after an apparent explosion.
The apparent blast, which sparked a blaze and badly damaged the roof of the property in Darlington, County Durham, was reported at 02:50 BST. The apparent blast, which started a fire and badly damaged the roof of the property in Darlington, County Durham, was reported at 02:50 BST.
Fire crews found the body upstairs after entering the house in Lewes Road. Several neighbouring homes were also evacuated. Fire crews found the body of a man, believed to be the occupier, upstairs after entering the house in Lewes Road.
Durham Police said it was "premature" to speculate as to the cause. Durham Police said it was investigating, but it was too early to speculate about the cause.
Residents from several neighbouring homes, which were evacuated, have been allowed back into their properties.
The street, just off Neasham Road, has been cordoned off.The street, just off Neasham Road, has been cordoned off.