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Investigators link Nanaimo blast to e-bike battery

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Nanaimo RCMP said an explosion Sunday morning did not cause injuries or damage to nearby properties.

Police responded to reports of an explosion in a wooded area near the 900 block of Terminal Avenue around 8 a.m. Sunday.

Officers closed a section of Terminal Avenue to allow investigators to respond safely. Police, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services attended.

“Investigators located significant metal debris consistent with an explosion,” Nanaimo RCMP said in a statement. “The RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit was consulted, and RCMP Forensic Identification Services attended.”

RCMP said preliminary findings indicate the explosion was likely caused by an e-bike battery.

Terminal Avenue reopened around 10 a.m.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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