Fire crews say a large, two-alarm industrial fire caused significant damage to a restaurant in Toronto’s Thorncliffe neighbourhood Saturday morning.
Reports of heavy flames and smoke in the area of Overlea Boulevard came in around 5:45 a.m., officials said.
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Toronto fire crews arrived at the blaze and said there were people outside attempting to put out the fire.
While the fire has now been knocked down, a fire watch is in place to prevent further damage, Toronto Fire Capt. Dan Vieira said.
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Fire investigators are now working to determine the cause of the fire.
No injuries were reported, officers said.
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