In UK, a Hare Krishna temple in Leicester was evacuated seconds before an explosion almost destroyed the building. According to fire sources, a religious celebration was being held at the temple in Thoresby Street when one of the occupants went to disconnect a gas cylinder being used for cooking. Leicestershire Fire Service said the man noticed the valve was leaking and got everyone out with moments to spare. Watch manager Bill Smith said most of the guests were in and around a marquee area just outside the building. Within 30 seconds there was a large explosion. A number of people suffered minor injuries and shock but nobody was seriously hurt in the blast, which shook nearby homes. A third of the terraced building was destroyed and was left too unstable for emergency services to enter.