A home explosion that sent two adults and two children to hospital in Kitchener earlier this week has been ruled criminal in nature by the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office.
Emergency crews responded to a townhouse in the area of Elm Ridge Drive and Queens Boulevard around 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 18 for reports of an explosion.
A man, a woman and two children were subsequently transported to hospital. The adults are seriously injured and remain in a hospital outside the region.
The children suffered minor injuries and have since been released from a local hospital.
The explosion blew out the windows of the house and caused extensive damage. Neighboring units also sustained significant structural damage, according to police.
Damage is estimated at over $1 million.
Waterloo Regional Police said their narcotics and firearms unit continues to investigate the fire, along with the OFM.
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