Sudbury fire crews called to explosion, fire at encampment in bush

Sudbury fire crews called to explosion, fire Firefighters were called to an encampment in wooded area in Greater Sudbury after reports of explosions and black smoke.

Sudbury fire crews were called to the scene of an explosion at an encampment in a wooded area in the Donovan neighbourhood Thursday morning.

Greater Sudbury deputy fire chief Jesse Oshell told CTV News in a phone interview the call came in just before 9 a.m. after explosions were heard in the bush off McNeill Boulevard.

Explosion, fire in an encampment off McNeill Blvd. Aftermath of an explosion and fire at an encampment off McNeill Blvd. in the Donovan area of Greater Sudbury. Oct. 5/23 (Ian Campbell/CTV Northern Ontario)

Propane cylinders and a tent were found at the scene, but crews were unable to locate anyone.

The fire caused by the explosion was quickly extinguished in under 15 minutes.

Firefighters are doing a search of the area and no injuries have been reported.

Two nights ago, one person was killed and several people evacuated after an explosion in a Timmins hotel parking lot. Police are continuing to investigate the cause.