A “major explosion” rocked north-central Regina on Sunday morning as a multi-unit building exploded..Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) received many reports of an explosion around 11 a.m..The explosion happened at Sixth Avenue and Retallack Street..RFPS, EMS, and the Regina Police Service (RPS) responded and RFPS posted on social media that there were "potential" injuries from the explosion.. Regina Apartment Explosion 1 .RFPS Deputy Chief Dustin McCullough confirmed that there was one minor injury and did not require a hospital visit..“There was reported injuries, one person was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released,” said McCullough. .“They were not transported to the hospital.”.McCullough said there’s an investigation into the explosion and the RFPS are unsure if anyone was inside during the explosion..“It’s under investigation. We do not know the cause,” said McCullough. .“According to the property owners, the building is vacant.”.Power and water were still connected, however, it is unknown if the building still had natural gas, according to McCullough..“Because of the explosion, we don’t know what damage was done to the natural gas infrastructure on scene,” said McCullough..A SaskEnergy spokesperson said that they could not comment on the explosion and are helping the investigation..The RPS asked people to stay away from the area of the explosion and evacuated the surrounding neighbourhood until it could be confirmed to be safe to return to their homes..At 6 p.m., residents could return to their homes..The surrounding houses did experience “extreme damage” from the explosion.
