Alcohol producing still caused Brampton house explosion that injured 1-year-old child
Posted August 15, 2019 5:38 am.
Last Updated August 15, 2019 3:04 pm.
A 57-year-old man has been charged after a one-year-old child and three adults were injured in an explosion at a Brampton residence.
Police say it happened just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Humberwest Parkway and Cottrelle Boulevard.
The child suffered second-degree burns and was taken to hospital in serious condition.
The three adults had minor burns and smoke inhalation. They were taken to hospital, where they remained overnight as a precaution.
Investigators determined that the fire was caused by an alcohol producing still, located in the basement of the home.
The accused, who has not been named by police, has been charged with arson by negligence.
Fire officials say alcohol producing still(moonshine) in basement caused this house explosion on Herdwick St in Brampton on Tuesday. The blast blew out rear/side walls. 1 y/o child has 2nd degree burns. 3 adults-minor injuries. 57 y/o man charged with arson by negligence. pic.twitter.com/a97iqGyv7z
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) August 15, 2019
This is damage to side of semi: pic.twitter.com/1mLoIaDvCl
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) August 15, 2019