Seven people injured in fire at Toronto building under construction: police
Written by The Canadian Press on October 14, 2025
Seven people have been taken to hospital after a natural gas fire broke out at a building under construction in Toronto’s north end this morning.
Police say emergency crews responded to a call for an explosion inside a building on Esther Shiner Boulevard near Provost Drive around 9:30 a.m.
They say seven people have been taken to hospital with injuries.
Police say all workers have been evacuated from the building.
Toronto Fire Services says crews remained at the scene of the incident.
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has been notified.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2025.
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