Toronto Fire Services says an infant baby girl has died and a 19-year-old woman is in critical condition following a house fire early Friday.
Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop said firefighters were called to a home on Trethewey Drive, near Eglinton Avenue and Keele Street, at around 1 a.m. where the bulk of the fire was at the back of the house.
Following a primary search, Jessop said both an infant and a young woman were rescued.
They were given to paramedics who rushed them to hospital. The baby did not survive and died, Jessop said, adding the woman is still in critical condition in hospital.
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“I want to extend our deepest condolences to all of those who have been impacted by this extremely tragic fire especially involving a young child,” Jessop told reporters at the scene on Friday morning.
Jessop said there were six occupants in total from the home, the other four people were able to get out safely.
Two other occupants who escaped safely confirm to Global News they were related to the the baby girl and young woman involved.
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The fire is now under control, a fire watch is being conducted for any hotspots.
There will be an investigation to determine the origin, cause and circumstances of the fire.
On Oct. 31, Toronto police provided an update and announced 19-year-old Kathrynn Quita Batugal, of Toronto, was charged with second-degree murder and arson/fire disregard for human life.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
— With files from Global News’ Jaden Lee-Lincoln
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