A man has been rushed to hospital with extensive burns after an explosion and fire at an auto shop in Richmond Hill.
The fire broke out around 12:45 p.m. Monday.
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A man at the scene suffered severe burns that police believe are life-threatening.
There were no other reported injuries.
The blaze sent a large plume of smoke towering into the air.
The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating.
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