Toronto Fire Service says crews battled a four-alarm fire in the city’s Corktown neighbourhood.
Firefighters were called to a vacant building on fire at Queen and Sumach streets, just west of River Street, at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the area. Toronto police said the building is under construction.
Danny MacIsaac, acting deputy chief for Toronto Fire, said firefighters tackled numerous hot spots and flare-ups after the main part of the fire was knocked down.
MacIsaac said the fire spread to other buildings that are attached.
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A few hours after the blaze began, police tweeted that it was extinguished but some road closures remained in effect.
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