BBC News, Nottingham<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal house explosion that damaged multiple homes and cars in Nottinghamshire.<\/p>\n Emergency services were called to John Street in Worksop at 19:39 BST on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n David Howard, 53, was found in the rubble and declared dead at the scene.<\/p>\n Nottinghamshire Police said a 43-year-old man had been questioned and then bailed pending further investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Officers said the cause of the explosion remained unclear and they were keeping an open mind at this early stage in the investigation.<\/p>\n Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow said: “Whilst we have made an arrest, I want to be really clear that our investigation remains at a very early stage and we are doing everything possible to establish what caused this deeply tragic incident.<\/p>\n “It remains too early to say whether there is a criminal element to this case and would ask that people avoid speculation.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One terraced house was destroyed and two more partially collapsed in the blast.<\/p>\n Eight other properties and 20 cars were damaged by debris, police added.<\/p>\n About 50 people from 35 properties were evacuated, and while many have returned, a number are still in temporary accommodation.<\/p>\n Part of John Street is still cordoned off while demolition and investigation work continue.<\/p>\n One other person was treated for minor injuries, police said, but everyone in the area has been accounted for.<\/p>\n Bassetlaw District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, along with the police, have thanked the public for their patience and cooperation in the aftermath of the emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n On Monday, residents spoke of their shock.<\/p>\n Debbie Adams, who lives on the same road, said the explosion shook her house and filled her dining room with dust.<\/p>\n She went into the street and saw the house “totally collapsed” and neighbours walking in clouds of dust.<\/p>\n Piotr Peruki, whose house backs on to the scene, slept in his car and took a day off work due to exhaustion and shock.<\/p>\n His teenage son was also badly affected.<\/p>\n “For him it was a very bad experience, he is scared,” he said.<\/p>\n “He says he does not want to stay here, he wants to move house, he does not feel safe because maybe the accident will happen again.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"PA](\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/34be\/live\/77c635e0-19e1-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\")
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