Averil Young, an 87-year-old neighbor, expressed her fear during the gas explosion in Ilford, recalling memories from the Second World War, describing it as 'absolutely scary.' She witnessed debris flying and flames reaching high, stating, 'how nobody was killed, I will never know.' Her emotional response captures the shock and fear experienced by the community.
Isobel Rowland, another resident, shared her distress during the incident, stating, 'I heard a bang and I thought there was a crash but then I looked out my window and I didn't know what to do.' She described being terrified and shaking as she observed the flames, highlighting the danger present during the explosion.
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