Toronto paramedics confirm one person is dead following a two-alarm blaze at a home in Toronto’s Junction Triangle neighbourhood.
Toronto Fire Services said crews responded to a call around 9 a.m. Thursday at a home on Sarnia Avenue just east of Symington Avenue.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Officials said firefighters saw smoke coming from the second floor and flames spreading to the attic.
Crews found one person inside the home in life-threatening condition. Toronto paramedics said the person died at the scene.
- Deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright leads to ‘significant casualties’
- Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’
- 2 seriously hurt, 11 others injured in B.C. crash that shut down Highway 99
- Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations
The victim’s age and identity have not been released.
The fire was knocked down around 9:30 a.m. and no other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is unknown and the Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.