Dramatic home explosion caught on video near Edmonton: This can happen

People in a small town north of Edmonton were woken overnight when a house exploded in dramatic fashion.

The blast in Swan Hills, Alta., was caught on video (see the player above.)

No injuries were reported after RCMP were called to the house explosion early Monday morning, but police said several homes and vehicles near the blast sustained damage.

The RCMP said officers were called about an explosion at a home on Pan Am Street at 3:55 a.m.

Police said preliminary information suggests the cause was likely a gas leak.

“There’s no risk to the public, gas to that residence was shut off so there’s no chance of another explosion happening today, thankfully,” said RCMP Const. Cory Riggs.

Riggs said while the blast is unusual, it’s also not unheard of.