Peel Regional Police officers are investigating the circumstances of a significant house fire in Brampton, where security footage captured an explosion before the home erupted into flames.
Fire crews were called to the residence, located in the McLaughlin Road and Wainwright Drive area, at around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
It was categorized as a two-alarm fire, with police telling 680 NewsRadio that it started in the home’s garage.
A neighbour’s surveillance footage obtained by CityNews shows an explosion occurring at the home, leading to the massive fire. It’s unclear what may have caused the blast.
No injuries have been reported.
“Brampton Fire attended the scene, and the fire was successfully put out,” a police spokesperson said.
“At this point, it is too early to determine if the fire is deemed as suspicious. [The] investigation [is] ongoing.”
Police said the fire has been put out and contained, but there is heavy smoke in the now-gutted home, and authorities advise motorists in the area to seek alternate routes.
