We got reports from crews of significant smoke, black smoke plumes in the air,” he said.
Neighbours and a person from a nearby industrial business helped rescue the two elderly residents from the home, he added.
Cunliffe said they were both taken to the hospital, with one in “critical, life-threatening” condition and the other in serious condition.
Speaking to CP24, local resident Frank recalled hearing a loud “whoomp” before witnessing the home’s front windows blown completely onto the lawn.
Neighbours and a person from a nearby industrial business helped rescue the two elderly residents from the home, he added.
Cunliffe said they were both taken to the hospital, with one in “critical, life-threatening” condition and the other in serious condition.
Speaking to CP24, local resident Frank recalled hearing a loud “whoomp” before witnessing the home’s front windows blown completely onto the lawn.