A Calgary Fire Department firefighter drives a fire truck in Calgary, Tuesday, April 14, 2020. A house explosion in northeast Calgary has devastated a neighbourhood and resulted in multiple injuries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
CALGARY – Fire officials say at least 10 people have been injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary.
They say the force of the explosion created a large debris field, several fires and damage to surrounding houses in a northeastern neighbourhood.
Officials say the 10 injured were believed to have been inside the home when it blew up.
Crews have been unable to search the site and look for other victims due to structural problems.
Power to the area has been shut down and workers are trying to clamp the natural gas line.
Fire and police are on scene trying to determine the cause of the blast.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on March 27, 2023.
