OPP investigating mysterious explosion sound in Victoria Harbour

Sep 21, 2021 nskiorhji

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP and Tay Township fire department are investigating what sounded like a loud explosion in Victoria Harbour, at about 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 6.

Residents around Maple Street, Park Street and George Street reported hearing an explosion, along with a bright, bluish light in the area of the Community Centre and Industrial Park. 

Responding officers patrolled the area without locating a scene or cause of the sound. 

Investigators were contacted after a building on the corner of Maple Street and Park Street was found to have incurred damage to its roof overnight.

Officers from the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall are attending the scene to assist police with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with knowledge or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at , or call Crime Stoppers at . 

By shlf