THE first group of residents evacuated after a property exploded in Alloa have now returned to their homes.

Householders on Kellie Place were moved out of their homes following the blast and fire around 6pm on Sunday evening.

A man was killed in the explosion, while two men and a woman were taken to Forth Valley Hospital for treatment for minor injuries.

Now, Clackmannanshire Council have confirmed that residents who were not directly impacted by the blast have since been allowed to return home.

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A spokesperson said: "The council is continuing to offer support to the small number of residents directly affected by Sunday evening's incident.

"Those not directly affected who had been evacuated have been able to return to their homes."

Residents had been taken to Alloa Town Hall for support, with the venue being used as a rest centre for Kellie Place occupants.

All residents had found temporary accommodation that evening, with the council closing the Town Hall down the following morning.

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The street remained closed off while SGN and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service worked on the scene, preventing residents from accessing any of the properties there.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, while formal identification on the victim has yet to take place.