Canada - Explosion levels houses in London, Ont. - impaired driver hit gas metre - Aug.14/19

[LadyL]

Seven people were injured and residents of 100 homes had to leave after a vehicle slammed into a home and hit a gas line, setting off the explosion Wednesday night. The fire sparked by the blast spread to several homes and at least two residences had to be demolished Friday, the city said.

London police said Daniella Alexandra Leis, a 23-year-old woman from Kitchener, Ont., was charged with impaired driving in connection with the incident.

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[LadyL]

Luckily no loss of human life but it's my understanding that at least one kitten perished and possible other pets too.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Good Lord, one impaired driver caused all that horrific damage. My heart goes out to all those affected....their worlds changed in a single, horrific moment. I wish the best for them in picking up the pieces and starting over.

 

[LadyL]

Good Lord, one impaired driver caused all that horrific damage. My heart goes out to all those affected....their worlds changed in a single, horrific moment. I wish the best for them in picking up the pieces and starting over.

they're saying up to $15 million in damage!

 

[LadyL]

OMG just read more than 40 pets MISSING!!!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/lond...hnfs7hSRqwrvueNKXWWCwTBruL8jDmroC4UWm2A9e3ChY