The Ontario Fire Marshall has determined it was an explosion that caused a house fire in downtown Windsor.
One person was sent to hospital in the incident which took place at 533 Church St. around 5pm Saturday afternoon.
No word yet on the extent of their injuries.
Eight other people have been left homeless.
Windsor Police and the fire marshall continue to investigate trying to determine what caused the explosion.
Windsor Fire officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.
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