People in a small town north of Edmonton were woken overnight when a house exploded in dramatic fashion.
The blast in Swan Hills, Alta., was caught on video (see the player above.)
No injuries were reported after RCMP were called to the house explosion early Monday morning, but police said several homes and vehicles near the blast sustained damage.
The RCMP said officers were called about an explosion at a home on Pan Am Street at 3:55 a.m.
Police said preliminary information suggests the cause was likely a gas leak.
“There’s no risk to the public, gas to that residence was shut off so there’s no chance of another explosion happening today, thankfully,” said RCMP Const. Cory Riggs.
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Riggs said while the blast is unusual, it’s also not unheard of.
“I’ve been a police officer for seven years now, and this isn’t something that happens every day. But the public does need to know that this can happen.”
Swan Hills is home to about 1,200 people and is located about 200 km northwest of Edmonton.
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