Toronto Fire

• Toronto firefighters report longer travel times navigating gridlock and increased calls

  Speaking to a Toronto committee, fire Chief Jim Jessop said the service faced an 'ongoing challenge' when it comes to how quickly trucks are able to get to the scene of a fire.

  Canada

  Jul 14
  
• Mattress fire in North York highrise building sends 2 to hospital

  Just before 2 a.m., Toronto fire and police were called to 1420 Victoria Park for a two-alarm fire on the building's ninth floor. It's the second fire at the building in two weeks.

  Fire

  Jul 9
  
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• Police treating Eglinton restaurant fire as suspected arson

  Around 2:45 a.m., police officers and firefighters were called to 936 Eglinton Avenue West, the address of 3 Eggs All Day Grill, near Bathurst Street.

  Politics

  Jul 8
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• 1 dead, 1 injured after fire at high-rise Toronto apartment building

  One person was transported to hospital with minor injuries, while a second person found inside the unit was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Fire

  Jun 28
• Downtown Toronto apartment fire leaves 1 with minor injuries

  Firefighters were called to Bastion Street, near Bathurst Street and Fort York, around 2 a.m. to deal with smoke coming from the 20th floor of the building.

  Fire

  Jun 9
• Toronto fire records 41% spike in call volume over 24 hours

  In a social media post, Toronto fire said its crews had been called to 622 emergency incidents in the city over the previous 24 hours.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Lithium-ion batteries spark yet another fire in Toronto, chief says in warning

  Jim Jessop said the batteries, which are used to power a wide range of items like smartphones, were behind two fires at the Ashwarren Road recycling facility last week.

  Canada

  May 26
• Vehicle crashes into Toronto fireworks store, causes 4-alarm fire

  Toronto firefighters put out a four-alarm blaze at a fireworks store overnight Monday after police say a vehicle crashed into it.

  Canada

  May 18
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• 1 person dead after fire at Toronto community housing building for seniors

  Around 10 p.m. on Sunday night, firefighters were called to an address on Yonge Street, near Gerrard, to tackle a fire.

  Fire

  May 11
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• Latest fire extinguished at Thorncliffe Park condo, remedial work on hold

  One week after a second fire broke out in between the walls of a Thorncliffe Park condo, fire operations have ended and the buildings have been turned over to property management.

  Fire

  May 11