Bude community rally to rebuild home destroyed in gas explosion

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Josie, Alan and Darren Cornish say it was a miracle that they walked away with only minor injuries from the blast and now their thanking those who have rallied round to support them.

The clear up and demolition work is now starting on site before the rebuild gets underway.

Clearance work is now underway. Credit: ITV West Country News

Members of the public have donated nearly £9,000 to an online fundraiser to help the Cornish family rebuild the home. Since the blast a number of tradespeople, suppliers and building merchants have stepped up to offer support too. Ian French who is co-ordinating the rebuild says the support has been amazing.

The rebuild is set to take around 6 months. Credit: ITV West Country News