Close X
Monday, November 25, 2024
ADVT 
National

Most Residents Allowed Home After House Explosion In London, Ont.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 16 Aug, 2019 08:11 PM

    LONDON, Ont. - More residents have been cleared to return home after an explosion in London, Ont.

     

    A statement from the city says all but 10 of 100 homes were declared safe Thursday night and some pets have been reunited with their owners.

     

    Seven people were injured Wednesday night after the blast, which was caused by a vehicle slamming into a home and hitting a gas line.

     

    Fire officials have said the home that was hit by the vehicle was destroyed and no one was inside at the time.

     

    The city says two homes have been demolished and a third home is also expected to be bulldozed.

     

    Four firefighters, two police officers and one civilian were taken to hospital. One firefighter was in serious condition while the others had minor injuries and were released.

     

    London police said Daniella Alexandra Leis, a 23-year-old woman from Kitchener, Ont., was charged with impaired driving in connection with the crash.

     

    For the residents unable to return to their homes, the city says it will continue to provide accommodation if required.

    The blaze was largely put out by Thursday afternoon, but firefighters remain on the scene clearing debris from the neighbourhood.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    5 Free Summer Events in Vancouver

    Here are the top five events you should check out that are family-friendly and free. 

    5 Free Summer Events in Vancouver

    UBC Presentation To Gurdwara Nanak Niwas

    India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas (#5 Road, Richmond) is always in the forefront in hosting seminars and workshops relating to health issues in our community.

    UBC Presentation To Gurdwara Nanak Niwas

    Former Head Of RCMP In Saskatchewan Named Province's Lieutenant-Governor

    REGINA - A former head of the RCMP in Saskatchewan has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor.

    Former Head Of RCMP In Saskatchewan Named Province's Lieutenant-Governor

    Quebec Pilot Gilles Morin On Downed Float Plane Identified As Search Continues For Missing

    Quebec pilot Gilles Morin, 61, was one of seven people aboard a float plane that crashed into a Labrador lake on Monday, killing at least three people on board.    

    Quebec Pilot Gilles Morin On Downed Float Plane Identified As Search Continues For Missing

    Homeowners Asked To Help Victoria's Plan To Use Contraceptives On Urban Deer

    Homeowners Asked To Help Victoria's Plan To Use Contraceptives On Urban Deer
    The plan is to track female black-tailed deer through the Victoria suburb and given them an injection designed to prevent them from becoming pregnant.

    Homeowners Asked To Help Victoria's Plan To Use Contraceptives On Urban Deer

    Major Reforms Of Ontario's Class Action Law Needed, New Report Says

    Major Reforms Of Ontario's Class Action Law Needed, New Report Says
    The law governing class-action lawsuits in Ontario needs far-reaching reforms to ensure they are a fair, efficient and effective way for plaintiffs to get justice

    Major Reforms Of Ontario's Class Action Law Needed, New Report Says