1 Dead After Fire Erupts In Toronto Highrise Apartment Unit - Beritaja

One personification has died aft a occurrence astatine a Toronto flat building.

According to Toronto Fire, crews responded to a occurrence connected the 12th level of a building astatine Firgrove Crescent and Needle Firway astatine about 12:13 p.m.

The occurrence was yet contained and a personification was pulled from the portion by firefighters but was later pronounced deceased connected scene.

“Crews made an fierce onslaught connected the occurrence and a very quick, consequent rescue,” said Robert Hewson, section commandant pinch Toronto Fire. “Unfortunately, the caretaker of the building succumbed to their injuries.”

Toronto Fire said the flames appeared to person been contained to the unit, wherever the blaze started. However, officials said it’s still excessively soon to opportunity erstwhile evacuated residents will beryllium capable to return to their homes.

Crews are still successful the ventilation process of the response, meaning it’s not yet safe for investigators to position the burned-out unit.

An investigation into the occurrence is ongoing. Toronto constabulary and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office are besides involved.

— With files from BERITAJA’ Megan King