The Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) commented on the incident, and said it is ‘too early to speculate’ on the cause of the blast.
A joint investigation between Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, which aims to determine the cause of the explosion, is underway.
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The photos which show the devastating effect of the explosion in Kincaidston. Photo: PA/SWNS
. Google street view
A google street view snap of the house that was flattened off Kincaidston Drive, prior to the explosion. Photo: SWNS
. Pre-blast aerial shot
Another photo from Google Maps shows the Kincaidston estate before the explosion. Photo: SWNS
. Emergency services at the scene
Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, following the explosion. Photo: Jane Barlow
1. Google street view
A google street view snap of the house that was flattened off Kincaidston Drive, prior to the explosion. Photo: SWNS
2. Pre-blast aerial shot
Another photo from Google Maps shows the Kincaidston estate before the explosion. Photo: SWNS
3. Emergency services at the scene
Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, following the explosion. Photo: Jane Barlow
4. Emergency service response
Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service all attended the emergency, with the latter dispatching three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance. Photo: Jane Barlow