Early indications have led police to believe that at least one gas line was damaged when “unauthorized people” were committing copper pipe theft.
“The source of the ignition that created the explosion was due to the activities of one of the unauthorized persons within the building, who was unaware at the time of the buildup of natural gas inside the structure,” Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said.
“This investigation is incredibly complex and it will take time before investigators can make any further determinations, but we felt an update into the status of the investigation was necessary.”The blast took place around 7 a.m. on Aug. 22 in an abandoned building at 4th Avenue and Dominion Street. It levelled that building and shattered glass in adjacent buildings.Three people were sent to hospital with one person sustaining serious injuries.
Resident Frances Gook said she was sitting at home when she heard a “really loud boom. Like nothing I’ve ever heard before,” she said in an interview. “Apparently, it was heard around the city, so quite loud … the house actually felt like it shook. It was like a shockwave hit the house.”The RCMP is asking anyone with video footage of the explosion to contact the detachment’s non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.
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