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.
Get breaking National news
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.
- Calgary’s GlobalFest moving locations, leaving community in lurch
- Progress slows on Calgary housing strategy due to rezoning repeal, resource constraints
- Over 220K free Toronto FIFA Fan Festival tickets sell out within hours
- Toronto mother who threw baby boy to his death down garbage chute found NCR
-
![]()
Canadian government short on rolling back international student permits, report reveals -
![]()
U.S., Russia interfering in Alberta separatist debate, report says -
![]()
Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review -
![]()
Social media issues should be fixed before considering ban for youth: Canada’s privacy commissioner
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
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.