Two children injured in log lighter explosion
Incident Investigation
Two children injured in log lighter explosion
November 28, 2020
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1110571-2020 (#20084)
Location: Nanoose Bay
Regulated industry sector: Gas - Propane system
Incident overview
A propane gas log lighter was installed in an outdoor living area of a single family home. The gas line supplying the log lighter cracked inside an unventilated enclosure and created an uncontrolled release of propane resulting in an explosion.