Tag: house explosion

‘Still Struggling’: Victims of Calgary House Explosion Face Challenges After Hospital

Nearly four months after a house explosion sent 10 members of Calgary’s South Sudanese community to hospital, many of the victims are still struggling. But they’re preparing to participate in a prayer of thanks for their survival on Aug. 6, said community advocate Gar Gar. “They were hoping to invite most people that have contributed…


At Least 10 Injured After Explosion Destroys Calgary Home: Fire Department

At least 10 people were seriously injured Monday after an explosion destroyed a home and damaged surrounding properties in a neighbourhood in northeastern Calgary. The Calgary Fire Department said that the force of the explosion created “a large debris field” and several fires. Many of the injured were believed to have been inside the home…


Fire Department Investigates House Explosion in Regina That Rocks Neighbourhood

Firefighters in Regina are combing through the splintered remains of a multi-unit house checking for survivors after an explosion Sunday that was so loud, people in other parts of the city reported hearing it. “We believe that everybody right now that lived in the property has been accounted for but … we’re searching the property…


At Least 1 Dead, Several Injured in Missouri House Explosion

ST. LOUIS—A house explosion and resulting fire north of St. Louis killed at least one person and critically injured several others early Friday, authorities said. The explosion happened at around 1:20 a.m. in northern St. Louis County just west of Spanish Lake, the county police said in a news release. Officers and firefighters who were…