Langley House Fire and Explosion Leaves Two in Critical Condition

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The Township of Langley has been affected by a devastating house fire and explosion, which occurred on Friday morning in the 7300-block of 196 Street. According to the Langley RCMP, the cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with rumours of a helicopter crash being ruled out. The fire, which started at around 10:40 a.m., quickly spread to neighbouring homes, with reports suggesting that three additional homes and a daycare were impacted. The explosion is believed to have been the cause of the fire, although the exact circumstances are still unknown.

Two people were taken to hospital via air ambulance in critical condition, with their identities and relationship to the affected homes not yet confirmed. Additionally, one person is still unaccounted for, with Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP stating that investigators are working to determine the whereabouts of this individual. The investigation is ongoing, with the Langley RCMP and Township of Langley Fire Department working together to determine the cause of the fire. First responders from Langley Fire, Emergency Health Services, and Langley RCMP are on the scene, with multiple ambulances and air ambulance helicopters responding to the incident.

A timeline of events is as follows: * 10:40 a.m.: Report of a house fire in the 7300-block of 196 Street * 10:40 a.m.: Langley RCMP and Township of Langley Fire Department respond to the scene * 11:00 a.m.: Fire spreads to neighbouring homes, with multiple homes evacuated * 12:00 p.m.: Two people taken to hospital via air ambulance in critical condition * 1:00 p.m.: One person reported unaccounted for, with investigation ongoing. The emergency response has been significant, with multiple agencies involved in the response and investigation.

Multiple stakeholders have been affected by the incident, including: * Residents of the affected homes * Neighbours who witnessed the explosion and fire * First responders who responded to the scene * Investigators working to determine the cause of the fire. Policy points to note include: * The importance of emergency preparedness and response * The need for ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire * The impact of the incident on the local community. Statistical data on the incident includes: * 2 people in critical condition * 1 person unaccounted for * 3 additional homes impacted by the fire * 1 daycare affected by the fire.

The incident has had a significant impact on the local community, with multiple homes evacuated and a daycare affected. The cause of the explosion and fire remains under investigation, with the Langley RCMP and Township of Langley Fire Department working together to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Langley RCMP, with the investigation ongoing.