Residents of Toronto, Canada are reeling after a powerful explosion reverberated through the city. Video footage circulating online depicts the aftermath near Downsview Airport, a decommissioned military airfield.
One social media user shared an image of the explosion, sparking inquiries on Twitter. Another observer described the scene as the “explosion aftermath in Toronto around Downsview Airport.”
The live coverage of the incident concludes with the confirmation that the explosion was part of a planned filming for TV or movies. A resident shared a letter online indicating that the blast was a controlled pyrotechnic event scheduled for Thursday, April 16, between 6pm and 11pm behind Carl Hall Road.
Downsview Park officials clarified that the explosion was part of planned pyrotechnics. A warning issued to residents mentioned that during the week of April 13, loud noises, flashes of light, and smoke may be noticed in the area, emphasizing that the activity poses no threat to public safety.
Reports indicated that the explosion illuminated the sky with an orange glow, visible and felt across the Greater Toronto area. Locals shared their experiences online, with one resident mentioning seeing it from their backyard and another recalling a fiery ball rising into the sky.
