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Fire at Richmond Hill auto shop sends man to hospital with extensive burns

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WATCH: A fire at an auto shop in Richmond Hill has sent a man to hospital with extensive burns – May 23, 2016

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.

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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