Electricity North West wrote on social media that it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". There are no words. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said it was "aware of the incident and are assisting Lancashire Police with their inquiries". "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. 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At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. Tragically toddler George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast. "We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. He says Greenham must have been aware that his neighbours were in close proximity as he carried out the reckless act of cutting gas pipes. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. At the time of the explosion, I was on drink and drugs having been dependent for years. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue . "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. It looks like there's been a hurricane, but the residents of Bowland Street in Lancaster are walking around the aftermath of a gas explosion. Judge Altham moves to aggravating and mitigating factors. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. Lancashire police said they were working with gas service engineers to make the area safe and Electricity North West said it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was investigated. A young child has been killed and four adults have been injured, two of them seriously, after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire Police said. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. Earlier, the service said on Twitter that 10 units were called to a row of homes around 2.30am and that firefighters were searching the scene. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds, whose parents paid tribute to their 'beautiful little angel grew his wings', A roof of one of the homes destroyed in the blast which killedGeorge Arthur Hinds, Emergency workers at the scene on Mallowdale Ave Heysham, on Sunday May 16. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A children's toy at the scene of a suspected gas explosion, in which a young child was killed and two people were seriously injured, on Mallowdale Ave Heysham which caused 2 houses to collapse and badly damaged another. A neighbour whose home was close to the blast said: "We are all fine just shaken and worried about the house as we have no door or windows and the roof's damaged. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. 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Read about our approach to external linking. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Video, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on chat around 2.40am this morning (May 16), triggering a huge emergency response. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. In a post on Facebook, headteacher Mr Smith said: I will be opening the school pedestrian gate (by the bus stop) at 11:30am so the local community can drop off food, toiletries and clothing for those affected. We will bring you live updates on this incident via our live blog below. In March, the gas meter in the property was badly damaged and soon after copper pipes could be seen all over the house having been removed "seemingly at random". We're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed help. The road is littered with roof tiles. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. I was already awake. Sales of energy drinks are rising, but are they better than coffee at keeping you alert? The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. Road closures are in place on nearby Littledale Avenue and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morningWe're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed helpOur thoughts are with all who have been affected pic.twitter.com/Zpn5xkBegY. Emergency workers at the scene of the suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. Detective Chief Insp Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: 'My thoughts first and foremost remain with George's family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. We'll have further updates on Lancs Live on Monday. He guides me through his property to the back garden which is full of debris from the blast. Heather Brandwood, the manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said residents were queuing up in the car park of the Hurley Flyer pub to donate clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. All rights reserved. Lancashire Police tweeted that they had put up a safety cordon and evacuated residents from nearby properties in the town some 25 miles northeast of Blackpool. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. A bed can be seen hanging down from an upstairs bedroom next door and personal items from the family are strewn throughout the ruins, Sky News reported. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Recorder Altham commends the police actions in investigating the explosion, while offering no comment on the complaints over lack of action over earlier complaints. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire, and nearby residents have been evacuated. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. 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