A man is seriously injured following an explosion at his home Tuesday evening.
At about 7:20 p.m. on Aug. 14, a home-made explosive device detonated in the 1400 block of Ross Avenue in Coquitlam.
The RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit attended the scene and disarmed a second item of concern.
Though he is facing grave injuries, the man involved is not facing any life-threatening issues.
Coquitlam RCMP investigators are still working to find out the circumstances that led to the explosion, and the explosives unit will be working throughout the day with police to ensure the area is safe.
Anyone who saw or heard anything that may help police determine what happened is asked to call the RCMP at 604-945-1550 and ask for the Investigative Support Team, file number 2018-25330.