A 91-year-old man has died in a bungalow garage fire after neighbours claimed they heard loud explosions.
Police rushed to the property in Selston, Nottinghamshire, at 7.18pm on Saturday and found the victim's body among the wreckage.
Locals were evacuated from their homes as fire crews and police officers worked at the scene.
Two road closures were implemented in the aftermath of the blaze but these have since been lifted.
The fire was eventually brought under control at around 9.50pm on Saturday with one crew remaining at the scene overnight.
Nottinghamshire Police continue to probe the cause of the explosion and have confirmed they are treating it as an isolated incident.
Resident Faye Sturgess told the BBC: 'Being a farming community, we're used to hearing bangs from scaring the rabbits in the fields, but this was like nothing I've ever heard.'
She added that after hearing the 'loudest thing I've ever heard', she raced to the scene to assist.
A 91-year-old man has died in a garage bungalow fire in Selston, Nottinghamshire, pictured, after neighbours claimed they heard loud explosions
Detective Sergeant Millie Gillett, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: 'This was a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the man's family at this difficult time.
'They continue to be supported by our officers.
'There is no indication at this stage of any wider threat to the public, and it's being treated as an isolated incident.
'I would also like to acknowledge the cooperation of local residents and thank them for their patience.'
Group Manager Jonathan Holford, of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: 'On behalf of everyone at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the man's family, friends and all those affected by this tragic incident.
'Our crews worked alongside partner agencies throughout the incident, and we would also like to thank local residents for their patience and cooperation while emergency services carried out their work.'