A dad is recovering in hospital tonight after a blast destroyed his home in West Lothian.
Bill Mazs and his pet dog were rescued by neighbours from the horror explosion on Dixon Road in Whitburn earlier today.
The 56-year-old was rushed to hospital where he is recovering after the blaze just before 9.30am on Tuesday, December 8.
Emergency services swamped the area with police, fire crews, ambulances and support staff all on scene.
A message from his family posted to a public Facebook page, Bash Community Buzz, reads: “Bill is doing ok, he has a few minor burns, he’s comfortable in hospital and we should know better over the next few days.
“Thanks for everyone’s concern.”
People on the page were quick to wish Bill well in his recovery from the blast.
Owen Brown wrote: "Speedy recovery to Bill."
Nicola Campbell said: "Great news. Get well very soon Bill. Take care Mrs Mazs and family."
While Gillian Smith posted: "Young Bill hope you get well soon. Love to all the family."
Police Scotland has launched an enquiry into the explosion this morning.
A police spokesman said: “Around 9.30am on Tuesday, 8 December, 2020, police and emergency services were called to a report of an explosion in a house in Dixon Road, Whitburn.
"The male householder was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and another man was treated by paramedics at the scene.
“No details on injury - if any - at this time.
"A neighbouring house has been evacuated as a precaution.
“Emergency services remain at the scene assisted by relevant utility company. The local council are aware.
“Enquiries in to the circumstances surrounding the explosion are continuing.”
