London Explosion

• Gas line hit by vehicle, homes evacuated after crash in east London, Ont.

  Noting the similarities between Monday's crash and the Woodman Avenue explosion, the fire department said crews are taking every precaution necessary.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
  
• ‘Large bang’ heard in London’s Trafalgar Square as police detonate suspicious vehicle

  Trafalgar Square is near where crowds gathered in the tens of thousands two days ago for the Trooping the Colour parade marking the Queen's birthday.

  World

  Jun 4, 2022
  
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• London explosion: Kitchener’s Daniella Leis sentenced to 3 years in prison

  The sentencing comes nearly four months after Daniella Leis pleaded guilty to four counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm in relation to 2019's gas explosion.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2021
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• Sentencing in case surrounding London, Ont., explosion begins Thursday

  The Aug. 14, 2019 explosion took place in London's historic Old East Village, leaving three homes destroyed and four first responders suffering numerous injuries in its wake.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2021
• $2.5-million lawsuit launched in wake of Old East Village explosion

  The Aug. 14, 2019 crash sparked a massive explosion that completely levelled a home, damaged others and resulted in the evacuation of an entire neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2021
• Londoners who lost homes react to guilty plea in Old East Village explosion

  Daniella Leis has pleaded guilty to four counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm in a case related to the explosion.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
• Homeowner still trying to rebuild 1 year after Old East Village explosion in London, Ont

  Those rebuilding their homes say they are trying to ensure their homes reflect the character of the Old East Village.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2020
• City of London recognizes first responders on anniversary of Woodman Avenue explosion

  On the first anniversary of the Old East Village explosion, the city of London honoured the first responders and other key community members who responded.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
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• London, Ont. explosion: Fire department members recount night 1 year later

  What began as a report of a sedan colliding with the front of a house, within minutes, turned into a race against the clock to evacuate residents and emergency personnel.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
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• Emergency preparedness pivotal in city response to 2019 London, Ont., explosion

  'We didn't have any deaths associated with this (and) the community did an outstanding job in cooperating right from the very beginning,' says Dave O'Brien.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2020