Danforth Tech fire caused by arson, police say

TORONTO – Toronto Police say a fire at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute on Wednesday was caused by arson.

Classes had to be cancelled after a small fire broke out inside a drame room in the morning.

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The 2-alarm blaze broke out on the second floor at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute (near Greenwood Avenue and Danforth Avenue) around 10 a.m., just as second-period classes were getting underway.

Investigators believe the fire started in a storage room of a drama class. Police are opening a criminal investigation.

No students were injured but one firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation, though his injuries were not serious.

Meanwhile, the school remains closed and students are being asked to attend classes in different locations depending on their grade level.