Residents in Toronto, Canada, were left startled by an explosion that reverberated through the city. Video footage circulating online captured the aftermath near Downsview Airport, a decommissioned military airfield.
Sharing an image online, a user expressed surprise at the explosion in Toronto and created a Twitter account to inquire further. Another observer mentioned the explosion aftermath near Downsview airport.
The live coverage of the incident concluded as it was confirmed that the explosion was part of planned TV/movie filming. A resident shared a letter online stating that the explosion was a part of a filming project, with scheduled pyrotechnics between 6 pm and 11 pm on Thursday, April 16 behind Carl Hall Road.
Downsview Park officials confirmed that the explosion was part of planned pyrotechnics. A warning to residents assured them that the loud noises, flashes of light, and smoke were controlled activities with no risk to public safety, coordinated with Toronto Police and Fire Services.
Reports indicated that the explosion turned the sky orange, with the bright flash visible and felt across most of the Greater Toronto area. Locals shared their reactions online, mentioning seeing it from their backyards and describing it as a fireball.
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