KITCHENER, Ont. - Police say a woman whose body was found after an Ontario house explosion died as a result of a homicide.

Waterloo regional police say 58-year-old Edra Haan was found dead in the backyard of a Kitchener home after an explosion that destroyed the residence on Wednesday morning.

Police say the coroner's officer has determined that Haan's death was a result of a homicide.

They say a 58-year-old man who also lived in the residence remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Police didn't say whether they had a suspect.

They say the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.