Sudbury fire crews called to explosion, fire at encampment in bush
Sudbury fire crews were called to the scene of an explosion at an encampment in a wooded area in the Donovan neighbourhood Thursday morning.
Greater Sudbury deputy fire chief Jesse Oshell told CTV News in a phone interview the call came in just before 9 a.m. after explosions were heard in the bush off McNeill Boulevard.
Aftermath of an explosion and fire at an encampment off McNeill Blvd. in the Donovan area of Greater Sudbury. Oct. 5/23 (Ian Campbell/CTV Northern Ontario)
Propane cylinders and a tent were found at the scene, but crews were unable to locate anyone.
The fire caused by the explosion was quickly extinguished in under 15 minutes.
Firefighters are doing a search of the area and no injuries have been reported.
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Two nights ago, one person was killed and several people evacuated after an explosion in a Timmins hotel parking lot. Police are continuing to investigate the cause.
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