Latest News About Residents hear loud explosions from stray Canada Day fireworks

Residents in the Ottawa area heard sharp explosions late Thursday night.

The blasts originated from unused Canada Day fireworks.

Abandoned fireworks from July 1 exploded by Lemieux Island.

Police and councillors verified the incident.

A follow‑up blast happened at Bluesfest’s opening night.

Unexploded shells went off there as well.

Nobody was hurt and no property damage was reported.