Residents of Toronto, Canada were left alarmed by a powerful explosion that reverberated through the city. Video footage shared online captured the aftermath of the incident, believed to have taken place near Downsview Airport, a former military airfield.
A social media user, who hastily created a Twitter account, posted an image of the explosion in Toronto, prompting questions about the event. Another individual described the scene as the aftermath of an explosion near Downsview airport.
The live coverage of the incident concluded with confirmation that the explosion was part of a planned filming project for television or movies. A resident shared a letter online revealing that the explosion was a planned part of a film shoot, with pyrotechnics scheduled between 6pm and 11pm on Thursday, April 16 behind Carl Hall Road.
Downsview Park officials confirmed that the explosion was intentional, part of planned pyrotechnics. A warning issued to residents informed them of possible loud noises, flashes of light, and smoke during the week of April 13 in the evening, emphasizing that the activities posed no threat to public safety.
Reports indicated that the explosion caused the sky to turn orange, with the bright flash visible and felt across most of the Greater Toronto area. Local residents shared their reactions online, with many witnessing the explosion from their backyards. One individual was uncertain if the noise was thunder, while another mentioned seeing a fireball rise into the sky.
