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CTV News
10-08-2025
- CTV News
Exclusive: Deputy Fire Chief reflects on Barrie explosion aftermath
The Dept. Fire Chief of Barrie Fire reflects on the explosion aftermath after a deafening bang destroyed a home on Marshall Street.
CTV News
10-08-2025
- CTV News
Investigators search for answers after explosion rocks quiet Barrie neighbourhood
One person was hospitalized after a home exploded on Marshall Street near Thorncrest Road on Saturday, Barrie Fire and Emergency Services says. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and the Barrie Police Service remained on the scene Sunday, sifting through the aftermath of a powerful explosion and fire that destroyed a home on Marshall Street. The incident happened around noon Saturday near Thorncrest Road. After the explosion rocked the quiet neighborhood, investigators have been searching for answers. 'The OFM have the training and expertise that is required and necessary to sift through the debris and hopefully determine what caused this explosion to take place,' said Barrie Police corporate communications coordinator Peter Leon to CTV News on Sunday. OFM Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and the Barrie Police Service remained on the scene, examining the aftermath of a powerful explosion and fire that destroyed a home on Marshall Street in Barrie, Ont. on Aug., 10, 2025. (CTV News/Julianna Balsamo) Police confirmed that a man was transported to a local hospital before being airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre, where he remains in critical condition. Security camera footage provided to CTV News by a neighbour captured the moment of the blast. A deafening bang was followed by flames flooding the home. Barrie Police Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and the Barrie Police Service remained on the scene, examining the aftermath of a powerful explosion and fire that destroyed a home on Marshall Street in Barrie, Ont. on Aug., 10, 2025. (CTV News/Julianna Balsamo) A large-scale emergency response followed, involving Barrie fire crews, Barrie police, and County of Simcoe paramedics. By the time CTV News arrived, the residence had been destroyed, with firefighters working to extinguish any hotspots. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, and the total damage has not yet been determined. Nearby homes sustained some damage but have been deemed safe. With files from CTV's Mike Lang.
CTV News
10-08-2025
- CTV News
MUST WATCH: Video of house explosion in Barrie
One person was hospitalized after a home exploded on Marshall Street near Thorncrest Road on Saturday, Barrie Fire and Emergency Services says.
CTV News
10-08-2025
- CTV News
House explosion in Barrie sends one person to hospital
Video One person was hospitalized after a home exploded on Marshall Street near Thorncrest Road on Saturday, Barrie Fire and Emergency Services says.
CTV News
09-08-2025
- CTV News
Barrie home burns down in large fire
The scene of a fire at a home in Barrie, Ont., on Sat., Aug. 9, 2025. A home in Barrie, Ont. burned down after a large fire around noon on Saturday. It happened on Marshall Street near Thorncrest Road. Residents claimed to CTV News that it was a house explosion. Paramedics and Barrie police were also on scene. The area was closed as firefighters continued extinguishing the wreckage. CTV News reached out to Barrie Fire and Emergency Services for more information. Note: This is a developing story. We will provide additional updates when they become available.
