A fire in Toronto has left one man with serious injuries, officials say.
Toronto police said officers received a report of a house fire in the Neilson Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard area at around 6:19 p.m. Wednesday.
Toronto Fire and Emergency Services said that when they arrived the home’s garage was on fire.
“Upon arrival, the initial crews encountered heavy flames and smoke. The crews were able to contain the fire to the garage area,” Toronto Fire Platoon Chief Hugh Doherty told Global News.
“Unfortunately, we had one individual that suffered burns.”
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Toronto firefighters said the homeowner told them everyone was out of the house, but that crews conducted a secondary search.
According to fire personnel, the homeowner was assessed for injuries.
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Toronto paramedics said one man was taken to a local trauma centre with serious injuries. Doherty said he was the only person in the home.
Police said roads were closed in the area and told motorists to “expect delays.”
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— with files from Global News’ Isaac Callan
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