Fire breaks out at encampment near Fort York National Historic site

Emergency crews responded to a fire that broke out at an encampment near Fort York National Historic site Tuesday evening.

Toronto police said they received multiple reports of a fire in the area of Fort York Boulevard and Lake Shore Boulevard West at 5:40 p.m.

Toronto Fire told Global News the blaze broke out at an encampment and spread to surrounding trees, according to police.

Paramedics previously told Global News they transported one patient to a local hospital with minor injuries, but later confirmed the person refused to go and were treated for their injuries at the scene.

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This comes just days after an encampment went up in flames at Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market over the weekend.

1:38 City fences off, puts concrete blocks down in area recently cleared of encampment