The crumbled building belongs to the Regina Housing Authority, which said none of the units were occupied and the building was boarded up.
Regina Fire and Protective Services Deputy Chief Gord Hewitt said the situation is “fairly unique,” and that it may take time to determine exactly what happened.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Hewitt said only minor injuries were reported, with one individual treated on scene by paramedics for glass-related abrasions after their window blew in. No one was transported to hospital.Advertisement 3An email response from the SHC said the low-income social housing units had not been occupied since 2021, due to “Damages have been reported within a several block radius of the building, due to the blast, said Hewitt. Windows were blown out as far as four blocks away, on Albert Street.
City crews were also present, boarding up smashed windows to help homeowners weather the cold overnight temperatures. Regina Fire and Protective Services Deputy Chief Gord Hewitt speaks to the media during a press conference to give an update on a current investigation into a structure that exploded on Retallack Street and 6th Avenue on Monday, November 14, 2022 in Regina.Heavy machinery has been brought in, including a backhoe to aid efforts. Hewitt said the volume of material to sift through is large, and there is no timeline for how long cleanup may take.
“We just felt like that would be a good tool for our investigators to use to support the investigation,” Hewitt said. There was an active natural gas line in the building, which was turned off by SaskEnergy technicians on Sunday.
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