An investigation is underway after a 'suspicious' house explosion in Windsor's Forest Glade neighbourhood.
Firefighters responded to the scene on Aspen Lane near Pineview Crescent at around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Officials said once crews arrived on scene, firefighters went into a defensive mode to battle the blaze.
HOUSE EXPLOSION - Windsor 4:35am - 10000 block of Aspen Ln - Fire crews are in the defensive mode - Multiple @WindsorFire1 on scene - @EssexWindsorEMS & @WindsorPolice assisting - If you live in the area and can smell natural gas, evacuate your residence & call 911 as fire… https://t.co/RH7KrEofc9 pic.twitter.com/KIAobQiI1v
— On Location (@_OnLocation_) March 19, 2023
Shortly after, officials tweeted they were dealing with a structure explosion and warned anyone living nearby to immediately evacuate their homes if they smelled gas.
The gas company was called to the scene and officials said the Ontario Fire Marshal is sending an investigator.
ACTIVE INVESTIGATION:
The Windsor Police Service is investigating a suspicious house explosion in the 10000 block of Aspen Lane. Officers were called to the scene just after 4 a.m. this morning following a report of a fire at a residence. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/hdkSVULFhf— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) March 19, 2023
There is no word of any injuries or a damage estimate following the explosion.
Officials say the investigation will continue on Monday.
