An explosion destroyed a vacant home in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, sending debris flying through the air.

Police reported the blast happened around 8:20 p.m. local time on Sunday near the city’s downtown core and was felt by many residents nearby.

No one was found in the debris field, but a neighbouring home suffered extensive damage, police said, and two occupants of that home were taken to the Nanaimo hospital for treatment after being struck by shards of broken glass.

As Kylie Stanton reports, it is unclear if the explosion was caused by gas but police confirmed a full investigation into the cause is underway.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8650523/nanaimo-bc-home-explosion/
Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc
Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ
Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt
Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB
#GlobalNews