A man went to hospital with critical injuries after a fire at an encampment under the Gardiner Expressway late Sunday, officials say.
Toronto Fire Services said they were called to a location under the highway near Spadina Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West shortly before midnight.
Crews found a small fire and it was quickly extinguished.
Police said one person suffering burns went to hospital.
Toronto paramedics told Global News a man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Officers remained at the scene early Monday.
There is no word on what may have caused the fire and the Office of the Fire Marshal is now investigating.
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