Rescuers say the dogs are a "bit shaken up" but fine "after cuddles."

The work comes as a number of neighbours have returned to their properties in Whitehaven.

Kevin Sinton taunted the driver and punched him in the face, knocking off his glasses, court hears.

Authorities say 11 households are still in temporary accommodation after the New Year's Eve blast.

The pair say they took a risk but needed to check if anyone in the Whitehaven house needed help.

Assessments are due to be carried out after two men and a woman were injured in the Whitehaven blast.

Residents face a wait of at least 10 days before they can go home as safety checks continue.

Roxanne Stephenson says she was in her home alone when her neighbours' house blew up.