A man is in custody after a fire was reported at a restaurant in Toronto, officials say.
Toronto police said the incident occurred in the Royal York Road and Newcastle Street area just before 5 p.m., on Wednesday.
Toronto fire told Global News the blaze broke out at a two-storey building with a commercial unit on the ground floor and apartments above.
Fire officials said the blaze occurred in the restaurant on the ground floor.
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Officials said the fire was knocked down and that no injuries had been reported.
Police said a man was taken into custody. Officers said he faced arson-related charges.
Roads were closed in the area and officers told motorists to “expect delays.”
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