Explosions

• Nitrous oxide canisters are ending up in the garbage, exploding: Metro Vancouver

  The items, such as laughing gas or whippets, are ending up in the garbage and officials say they are exploding, posing serious risks to workers and equipment.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2025
  
• Around 50 firefighters battle Creekford Road blaze that caused explosion

  Kingston Fire and Rescue spent close to an hour and a half extinguishing a fire at Pat Rogers Towing and Auto Recycling business on Creekford Road.

  Fire

  Jul 5, 2022
  
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• West End homes evacuated after Winnipeg cops spot early-morning explosions

  Winnipeg police evacuated some West End homes early Wednesday morning after their helicopter spotted some explosions in the area.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
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• Arrest made in connection with series of explosions: Penticton RCMP

  Police say a 50-year-old man, who meant no harm to the community, was arrested on March 19. Charges are being considered.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2021
• Police in Penticton continuing to investigate reports of explosions

  Police say two controlled detonations on Thursday resulted in more calls and social media attention.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2021
• Tent fire quickly snuffed in Beacon Hill Park homeless camp in Victoria

  No one was hurt after a tent in Victoria's Beacon Hill Park caught fire Thursday evening.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2021
• Citizens group, Saint John call for 24hr mandatory shutdown after metal shredder blast

  'Liveable Saint John' has started a petition backing the city's call for a mandatory 24-hour shutdown of American Iron and Metal following explosions of a certain magnitude.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2021
• Jordan says electric short circuit caused army depot explosions

  There were no reports of casualties from the explosion which took place in a remote area early Friday, government spokesman Amjad Adailah told state media.

  World

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Permit required for personal fireworks use: City of Winnipeg

  Requests to ignite fireworks on soccer fields and other city grounds are common, the city says, and permits are free.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2020
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• ‘Moderate damage’ after overnight explosions, fire in Lake Country: Kelowna Fire Department

  The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2019