Flammable gas culprit of 2024 Transcona home explosion: police
Flammable gas is believed to be the cause of a 2024 house explosion in Transcona that damaged neighbouring homes and displaced residents. “As a result of the investigation and upon […]
Winnipeg police have concluded that flammable gas caused a 2024 house explosion in Transcona, resulting in damage to neighboring homes and the displacement of residents. The incident occurred on June 26, 2024, when a bungalow on Camrose Bay exploded, leveling the home and causing significant damage to 22 other houses, with some deemed unliveable and even demolished.
No one was injured, and the homeowner, Earnest Prescotte, and his daughter were not present during the blast. Const. Dani McKinnon of the Winnipeg Police Service stated that the investigation concluded the explosion was an isolated incident with no public safety concerns or criminal charges laid.
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