A house explosion on Camrose Bay On June 26, 2024, sent shockwaves through a Winnipeg neighbourhood. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to the scene at 11:19 a.m. after receiving reports of the explosion.
Upon arrival, crews found a house completely destroyed, with only the foundation remaining. Debris from the explosion was scattered across the road, and the blast had ignited fires in surrounding homes and garages.
Firefighters launched an aggressive attack on the fires, using master streams and aerial ladder trucks to douse the flames. A WFPS drone was deployed to identify hotspots, guiding crews in their efforts. Manitoba Hydro was also on scene to cut off gas to the surrounding properties.
(Keegan Driedger, Senior Field Supervisor | News4.ca)
The situation was declared under control at 1:08 p.m., though crews remained on scene throughout the afternoon. Residents were advised to avoid the area.
Firefighters assisted in evacuating some residents from neighboring homes, while others were able to shelter in place. A search of the surrounding structures damaged by the explosion found no occupants. However, one dog was rescued from a neighboring home.
Despite the scale of the explosion and resulting fires, no injuries have been reported. It remains unclear if anyone was inside the home at the time of the explosion.
The explosion caused significant fire and structural damage to several neighbouring structures. It is expected to be some time before residents of these homes will be able to return.
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