Toronto police say a woman in her 70s has died after a house fire broke out in Etobicoke on Tuesday night.
Emergency crews were called to a house on Eighth Street, in the Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West area, at 6:05 p.m. and found no visible flames, but heavy smoke was reportedly coming from the home.
Firefighters said a man managed to escape from the home while a woman, his wife, had to be rescued from inside.
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Keith Ellis, 69, told Global News he came home around 4:30 p.m. and saw smoke coming from his house. He said he tried to get inside but was forced back out due to smoke.
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Toronto paramedics said the woman, Ellis’ wife Paula, was initially rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition. On Wednesday morning, police with 22 Division said the 73-year-old Paula died from her injuries in hospital.
Police said the fire marshal has taken over the investigation and that the scene is still being monitored.
— With files from Ryan Rocca
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