Fire crews arrived at the blaze to the sound of several explosions, likely caused by propane tanks.
Campbell River firefighters were able to stop a fire from spreading beyond two houses in the Willow Point neighbourhood despite a complex scene that involved downed power lines, venting propane tanks and a ruptured gas line.
Fire Capt. John Baker said crews arrived to the sound of several explosions, likely caused by propane tanks. Security guards have been dispatched to the site for the weekend and the fire investigation is expected to start on Monday, he said, adding that both homes received “substantial damage” and are now uninhabitable as a result of the fire. There were no reported injuries.Rita Hall told CHEK News she was in her living room when she smelled the smoke and spotted the flames.
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