The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of an explosion near Tillsonburg.
Norfolk County firefighters were called to a reported structure fire on Main Street of Courtland just after 10 p.m. Thursday.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, they found a man who had apparently suffered injuries from a small explosion that had occurred in a garage.
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He was transported to hospital by Oxford County EMS.
“Any time an explosion occurs or a patient is admitted to a hospital due to injuries sustained from a fire or explosion, the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office must be contacted,” said Norfolk County Fire Prevention Officer Michael Atkins.
No damage estimate has been set.
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