Update 10:15 AM -
Portage la Prairie RCMP has cleared from the scene as the matter has been confirmed as being non-criminal in nature.
No injuries were reported.
RCMP was advised that the explosion occurred at the Shur-Gro Fertilizer Plant located in the community.
Residents near a Manitoba agricultural facility have been allowed to return to their homes following a brief evacuation yesterday.
An evacuation notice was issued by the Municipality of North Norfolk just before 2 p.m. after a sulphur explosion at the facility in MacGregor.
No injuries have been reported and the homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to police.
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Portage la Prairie RCMP has responded to the sound of an explosion in the community of MacGregor.
No injuries have been reported but several homes have been evacuated in the south end of the community as a precautionary measure.
Please avoid the area.
More information will be provided once available.
