An explosion rocked a single-family home in Alpen, North Rhine-Westphalia, causing the building to catch fire.

The incident was reported in the evening, but it remains unclear if anyone was inside at the time.

The police have not yet commented on any potential missing persons.

Firefighters were dispatched to extinguish the blaze, and debris from the house was scattered onto the street.

Authorities have not provided any information on the cause of the explosion, and it is uncertain whether emergency services were called specifically for the explosion or were already on site for another reason.