One person has been taken to hospital after a fire in Brampton, Ont., officials say.
In a tweet at around 7:10 p.m. on Friday, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services said crews were battling a two-alarm fire at a home in the Wanless Drive and Hurontario Street area.
Fire officials said heavy smoke was present and asked the public to avoid the immediate area.
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Peel paramedics told Global News one person was taken to hospital. The severity of their injuries was not immediately clear.
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