Woman charged after massive explosion injures 7 in London, Ont.
- by Jerome Frank
- in World News
- — Aug 16, 2019
Three of the firefighters have since been released from hospital and one remains in hospital in stable condition.
A massive explosion on Woodman Avenue lead to one home being levelled to the ground, while at least six others caught fire. "There was just debris everywhere". "In my career I have not seen an explosion of that magnitude", said Burt.
Investigators believe a vehicle hit a gas line when it collided with a home, triggering the explosion.
Shortly after a a woman was arrested, the house exploded, sending debris across the nearby area and setting several homes nearby on fire.
Police said Daniella Alexandra Leis, 23, of Kitchener, Ont., has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and driving above the legal limit.
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Officials in London say about seven homes were "severely impacted" by the fire and about 100 residences have been evacuated. "You could feel the explosion go right through you". The city said some of those displaced by the incident have been put up in hotels. Ten were on Woodman St. and two on Charlotte St., the city said.
"All of a sudden, I feel this huge rumble - I thought we were having an natural disaster, then this huge explosion kind of sound", one neighbour said.
"I know I speak on behalf of all Londoners when I say thank you to our first responders".
"I would also like to acknowledge citizens in the area for evacuating so quickly, as well as those who provided care and comfort to their neighbours in the immediate aftermath".
Leis is expected to appear in London court on September 4, 2019.
