Toronto propane explosion shook Toronto 10 years ago today

Toronto propane explosion shook Toronto 10 years ago today

August 10, 2018 4:09 pm EST.

Ten years ago on this day, a pre-dawn explosion sent thousands of terrified North York residents running from their homes. Here’s a look back at the morning the Sunrise Propane explosion shook Toronto.

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