Fire chief updates media on Mississauga blast

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UPDATE:

Some of the neighbours living in the area directly impacted by the Mississauga explosion were allowed to return to their homes for a brief time today. The on-site portion of the investigation is now complete but the cause of the deadly blast has yet to be determined. Evidence found from the house that exploded has been removed. Police are analyzing the notes recovered at the scene and say it “will take some time” to determine the cause.

In the meantime, neighbours on Hickory drive were given a glimpse of their homes for the first time since the powerful blast. The shock waves impacted a total of 700 homes at the time, today that number dropped. 69 families remain out of their homes including 32 apartment units nearby.
The homes have been turned over to the insurance companies so they can be boarded up and secured.

“Engineers need to be brought into the neighbourhood to really start assessing the true damage of the home and then work with the building officials until we remedy the homes safe for occupancy.” Tim Beckett, fire chief.

The process could take a few more days. There’s currently a meeting taking place at the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre for all people affected by the blast. A mobile information station will remain next to the explosion site until Wednesday to help neighbours with any questions they may have.