On February 13, 2023, an explosion occurred at a construction site in the suburb of Orleans in Ottawa, Ontario, injuring 12 people. At 6:18 a.m., a blast happened near four houses that were under construction in a Minto Group development, according to Ottawa deputy fire chief David Matschke. The explosion destroyed the homes and blew out windows at other nearby homes. According to residents, the explosion was heard several kilometers away from where it happened. Two people were rescued by firefighters under rubble at a new development nearby and were taken to The Ottawa Hospital. Four other people, two adults and two children, were rescued and hospitalized, while six others were treated by paramedics and were released at the scene. A total of 12 injuries were reported following the explosion. Later investigations on the scene determined the cause of the explosion to be a gas leak. References 2023 in Ontario February 2023 events in Canada History of Ottawa