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Bomb squad called to Coquitlam house after man injured in explosion

A man is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after an explosion at a house in Coquitlam Wednesday night.

Neighbours reported hearing an explosion at a house near Ross Avenue and Schoolhouse Street around 7:30 p.m.

Police arrived and found a man at the house had been injured from an explosive device that detonated.

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Staff Sgt. Tony Porato said the RCMP explosives disposal unit was called in to deal with an array of explosive devices discovered on the property.

Police taped off several blocks around the house and told a few residents to leave the area during their investigation.

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