Three Sent to Hospital After Explosion, Fire at Ottawa Business

Three Sent to Hospital After Explosion, Fire at Ottawa Business
An Ottawa Police cruiser is seen in Ottawa, Feb. 1, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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OTTAWA—The Ottawa Police Service says an explosion and fire at a business in the city has sent three people to hospital.

The service says in a release that police, firefighters and paramedics responded Thursday afternoon and fire officials say they received numerous emergency calls reporting large flames and heavy black smoke.