August 16th, 2019

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Thank you all for your care & concern. We still have 1 firefighter in hospital in stable but serious condition. Our other 3 injured firefighters & 2 police officers have been treated and released. Crews remain on scene and investigation is ongoing. Media Release from @cityoflondonont Update on Explosion in Old East Village – https://bit.ly/2KJtgse Please be aware that there are a number of road closures as a result of the explosion in Old East Village. The following roads are closed: – Woodman Avenue between Lorne Avenue and Dundas Street – Quebec between Lorne Avenue and Dundas Street – Charlotte Street between Lorne Avenue and Dundas Street – Lorne Avenue between Ontario Street and Quebec Street – Dufferin Avenue between Ontario Street and Quebec Street This is an active incident. We ask the public to avoid the area at this time. Updates will be provided as the situation progresses. @ldnontmayor l @ldnontfire l @lpsmediaoffice #LdnOnt l #OEVldn #londonontario #firedepartment

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