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Police have now been stood down after investigating reports of an explosion in north-east London.
Police, ambulance and fire crews all attended the scene in Harold Hill on Sunday afternoon.
The cause of the explosion has been confirmed as gas-related.
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There were no reports of injuries.
Locals evacuated from their properties have since been able to return.