Man killed by explosion at RV storage lot that neighbours thought was earthquake

An explosion ripped through a recreational vehicle in a storage yard in southeast Calgary, killing a man, damaging six other trailers and raising fears of an earthquake among those living nearby.

The explosion took place around 4 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Creek RV Storage in the community of Legacy, said Scott McCann, acting inspector with Calgary police.

Upon arrival, fire crews found a large pile of debris and one man near the scene, who was pronounced deceased by EMS.

"It was a propane explosion in the RV parked in the facility," McCann said.

"At this time, it appears to be an accident."

Six other trailers and campers were damaged as a result of the explosion, according to a release. A passing car may have also been hit by debris.

'The floor started shaking'

Amir Mohammed — who lives in a nearby condo — said he was having a video call with family when he heard a big bang.

"The floor started shaking," Mohammed said. "My wife was sitting in the next room and said that it was an earthquake."

Tara Blonde had just finished work around 4 p.m. and was about to take a nap when she also heard the loud bang.

"There was construction right next door, and I thought a crane fell," Blonde said. "Our whole condo kind of shook."

The deceased was not identified publicly.