Drake's Explosive Toronto Shoot: Community Reacts

Residents near Downsview Park got a shock Thursday night from a massive explosion during

a Drake music video shoot.

The blast created a huge mushroom cloud visible across Toronto, but park managers say there

was zero risk to public safety since Toronto police and fire services oversaw everything.

Park officials issued an apology Friday, admitting the loud boom unsettled folks who had

no heads up.

They promised to rethink how they notify nearby neighbors for future events like this.

The media lit up with videos and pics of the fiery spectacle, leaving people speculating

wildly about what caused it.

Drake himself posted shots on his Instagram story, linking it straight to his project.

City Hall confirmed a special effects permit was granted for the rapper's production, but

counselor Mark Pasternack called out the lack of warnings to locals and plans to push

emotion next week for stricter rules, like beefing up the 48 hour notice to hit households

and social platforms harder.

With all levels of government now looped in, expect tighter protocols and more public

education on these high impact shoots to keep the community in, the no moving forward.

That's the story for today.

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