Tuesday morning started with a bang for local RCMP, but a thorough investigation determined it was only much ado about a rodent.
A resident called police about 7:30 a.m. to report an explosion in the area of Princeton General Hospital and Vermilion Forks Elementary School.
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One witness came forward who said he heard an explosion, and then saw smoke rising from electrical wires.
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Power in the area was not disrupted, he said.
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