Woodman Avenue Explosion

• $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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• Residents return home to survey aftermath of London explosion

  "I can still feel the boom inside. It shook me inside to my core."

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2019
• Woman charged with impaired driving after car crashes into London, Ont. house causing large explosion

  When police arrived, they located a female driver who had to be extricated from the vehicle and was arrested for suspected impaired driving. Police said she remains in custody as part of their investigation.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2019