The explosion that caused extensive damage to a Welshpool property and sent two people to hospital was not gas related, according to Wales & West Utilities.
The incident happened on Woodside on Saturday and resulted in adjoining properties being evacuated.
An investigation is ongoing but gas has been ruled out as a cause of the explosion, believed to have happened in the dwelling’s living room.
Dave Collins, Wales & West Utilities Gas Emergency Service Manager for North Wales and Mid Wales said: “We were called to reports of an explosion at a property in the Woodside area of Welshpool on Saturday (02 Jan) and immediately sent a team of engineers to the scene.
“On arrival we found that the property had been damaged and emergency services were in control of the scene, and as a precaution, had evacuated nearby properties.
“We worked with the emergency services to make the area safe and carried out all necessary gas safety checks. We found no evidence of a gas leak in the area and the property itself was not connected to our gas network.
“The cause of the explosion is still being investigated by the emergency services, however, we can confirm it is not related to the mains gas network.
Mr Collins went on to give the following advice:
“If anyone smells gas, thinks they have a gas leak, or suspects carbon monoxide poisoning, they should call us on 0800 111 999 and our engineers will be there to help, day or night. Before visiting, we'll ask you to let us know if you or anyone in your household, is experiencing Coronavirus symptoms or self-isolating. We'll still come and help you: but our teams will take some additional precautions to keep us all safe.”