Nanaimo home destroyed in an explosion

Emergency crews were in the area of Pine St at Fitzwilliam St of Nanaimo on Sunday.

At approximatley 8:20pm, a vacant home was destroyed by an explosion.

The immediate area was closed to the public after the incident.

2 people were injured in the incident according to reports.

First responders asked motorists to avoid the area after the explosion.

A nearby home was also impacted due to the strong explosion.