Business owners and residents are starting to return to their units at the scene of last weekend's explosion at a strip mall in Mississauga, according to the city's fire chief. Business owners were already at their units Friday morning to assess the damage, determine what repairs are necessary "and get ready to open their businesses again," Mississauga Fire Chief Tim Beckett told reporters. The blast left three people injured, caused widespread damage and forced officials to evacuate nearby apartments. "I can assure you we would not put people back in their homes if they were unsafe as it relates to fire, building or gas," Beckett said. Nando Iannicca, whose ward includes the blast site, said a community meeting will be held next Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at T.L.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2018 14:30 UTC