Advertisement

House on fire, others evacuated after explosion reported in Richmond Hill: police

Click to play video: 'Fire crews investigating after explosion, fire engulfs home in Richmond Hill'
Fire crews investigating after explosion, fire engulfs home in Richmond Hill
WATCH ABOVE: An investigation is underway into a fire that decimated one home in Richmond Hill. Officials say an explosion was reportedly heard from inside the home before it was engulfed in flames. Kayla McLean reports – Mar 20, 2023

A house is on fire and others are being evacuated after an explosion was reported in Richmond Hill, Ont., police say.

York Regional Police said officers received “multiple calls” beginning at around 12:50 p.m. on Monday regarding a fire at a home on Deerwood Crescent, near Coral Crescent.

Officers said an explosion was reportedly heard from inside the home before the home became fully engulfed in a fire.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

According to police, Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services is engaged.

Officers said neighbouring homes are being evacuated.

Police said it was not immediately clear if there were any occupants inside the impacted home.

Story continues below advertisement

Roads are closed in the area, police said.

Click to play video: 'Man dies in Brampton apartment fire'
Man dies in Brampton apartment fire

Sponsored content

AdChoices