Security camera footage from a nearby property shows the intensity of a gas explosion that wrecked a house in residential Christchurch. Residents living near the scene of a damaging gas explosion in north Christchurch will soon be free to return to their homes. READ MORE:* How did anyone survive the Christchurch gas explosion? * Live updates: Multiple injuries in gas explosion at Christchurch house* Christchurch explosion: Rescuer thought explosion 'was a plane crash'* Christchurch explosion: What you need to know* Christchurch explosion: Witness video shows burning debris, dazed survivorsOn Sunday, the entrance to the street was still blocked by police tape. Martin van Beynen/STUFF Builders start on makeshift repair on houses near the gas blast in Northwood, Christchurch.

Source: Stuff July 21, 2019 00:56 UTC