Advertisement

Man dies in Toronto basement fire, road closures in effect

Officials say Toronto Hydro is working to restore power after a hydro vault mishap injured two people and caused power outages. File photo. Toronto Fire Services. Toronto Fire / Twitter

A man has been pronounced dead after a fire in Toronto on Monday evening.

Emergency services were called to the area of Keele Street and Yore Road, near Eglinton Avenue, around 7:30 p.m. for reports of a basement fire.

Toronto fire told Global News one person was found in the basement unit and had serious injuries. Paramedics said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Firefighters later confirmed the news.

“Tragically the occupant has been pronounced as deceased,” Toronto fire said in a post on social media.

Toronto police said road closures were in place.

Click to play video: 'Historical look at 6-alarm fires that tore through Toronto'
Historical look at 6-alarm fires that tore through Toronto

Sponsored content

AdChoices