HARRIETSFIELD, N.S. – Police say an explosion in Harrietsfield, N.S., was caused by a stolen vehicle that had been set on fire.
Halifax Regional Police found the 2009 Porsche Cayenne on fire on an isolated trail after responding to reports of a large explosion in the Brunt Road area at around 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Halifax Regional Fire was able to put out the blaze and surrounding grass fires, but police say the SUV was destroyed.
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Police say the Porsche had been reported stolen by the registered owner.
They say there were no injuries in the explosion or fire.
The police are continuing to investigate.
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