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Toronto reviewing potentially hazardous areas in wake of propane explosion

Canadian Press Article online since August 10th 2008, 23:00
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TORONTO - Toronto is launching a review of all areas that could pose a potential hazard to nearby homes in the wake of a massive explosion and fire at a propane distribution facility.
A spokesman for Toronto Mayor David Miller says he's asked city staff to review all similar zoning areas to identify any other facilities that may be operating close to residential communities.
Stuart Green says the mayor wants to know if similar risks exist elsewhere in the city and whether zoning bylaws need to be changed to ensure public safety.
Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate a north Toronto neighbourhood early Sunday after Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases exploded shortly before 4 a.m.
Many are angry that the plant was allowed to operate so close to their neighbourhood.
Green says old municipal bylaws permitted the plant to operate in the area, and that all facilities with chemicals or gas must receive provincial approval.
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