Investigation continues into deadly August house explosion in Barrie

Emergency crews tend to the scene of a reported house explosion in Barrie, Ont., on Sat., Aug. 9, 2025.

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) says the investigation into a deadly house explosion in Barrie this summer is still ongoing.

In a statement to CTV News on Monday afternoon, the agency said, “This incident remains under active investigation, and there are no further updates available at this time.”

The explosion happened on Aug. 9 at 65 Marshall Street, near Little Avenue, shaking the quiet neighbourhood. The blast destroyed the two-storey home, sending thick black smoke into the air and scattering debris across nearby properties.

Officials said several surrounding homes and vehicles were damaged in the midst.

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Security footage provided by a neighbour captured the moment the house erupted—an earsplitting boom followed by flames tearing through the structure.

Fire crews, police, and paramedics responded to the area.

A 45-year-old man was pulled from the rubble and rushed to hospital with critical injuries. Police later confirmed he died of his injuries. An obituary identifies him as Ryan McEachern, a husband and father.

No one else was hurt, though a neighbouring home sustained heavy damage.

The OFM says there is still no timeline for when updates will be available.