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CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Fire at business at Scarborough plaza being investigated as arson: police
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a restaurant in Scarborough early Tuesday morning. (Courtney Heels/ CP24) A fire that broke out at a business in Scarborough early Tuesday morning is being investigated as arson, Toronto police say. Toronto Fire confirmed to CP24 that the blaze broke out at a business on Birchmount Road, near Ellesmere Road. Crews arrived to find fire visible through the front of the building and entered the establishment to extinguish the flames. Firefighters remain on scene to watch for hot spots. A fire investigators has been notified but it is unclear if they will be investigating. The fire comes after two other arsons at Scarborough restaurants last week. Surveillance video from the scene of an arson at a strip mall located on Kennedy Road, north of Lawrence Avenue East, captured two people setting a restaurant ablaze early Saturday morning. A similar incident was reported at a restaurant at a strip mall nearby just one day earlier. Police would not say if they believe any of the arsons are connected.
National Post
09-05-2025
- National Post
Pedestrian fatally hit by two vehicles that fled the scene: Toronto police
TORONTO — Toronto police say they are investigating the death of a female pedestrian who was struck by two vehicles in Scarborough on Thursday night. Article content Article content Police say an unidentified pedestrian was walking in the northbound lanes of Birchmount Road, north of Anaconda Avenue, when a white cargo van travelling northbound struck her. Article content Article content
CBC
09-05-2025
- CBC
Pedestrian dead after hit and run involving 2 vehicles in Scarborough: Toronto police
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by two vehicles in Scarborough Thursday night, with neither vehicle remaining at the scene, Toronto police say. The collision happened at roughly 9:30 p.m. near Birchmount Road and St. Clair Avenue E., police said in a post on X. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they are looking for a white vehicle and a black vehicle last seen on Birchmount Road. Police did not immediately provide more details about the incident or the identity of the victim. Birchmount Road is closed between Foxridge Drive and Anaconda Avenue, police say. Police are investigating, and anyone with more information on the incident is asked to contact the traffic services unit at 416-808-1900.
