One person is injured after a house caught on fire in Toronto on Thursday, officials say.
In a tweet Thursday afternoon, Toronto police said the fire broke out around 11:11 a.m., in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Dwight Avenue area.
Toronto Fire said there was “heavy smoke” at the scene.
In an update at around 1 p.m., Toronto Fire said the blaze was “under control,” and that a fire investigation had been launched.
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The service said “extensive damage” was done to the home as a result of the fire.
Toronto paramedics said one female was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” and burns.
Toronto Fire said the blaze was a two-alarm fire.
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