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Apartment fire in North York sends 3 people to hospital
Apartment fire in North York sends 3 people to hospital

CTV News

time6 days ago

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Apartment fire in North York sends 3 people to hospital

The Toronto Fire Services logo is seen in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Three people have been hospitalized following an apartment fire in North York Wednesday night. Emergency crews responded to an apartment building near Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue West just before 7:45 p.m. for a fire. Police said a female victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The fire has been knocked down. The cause, origin and circumstances of the fire are unknown.

Dundas Street West is downtown Toronto reopens following fire
Dundas Street West is downtown Toronto reopens following fire

CTV News

time21-07-2025

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Dundas Street West is downtown Toronto reopens following fire

The Toronto Fire Services logo is seen in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Dundas Street West, which was closed on Sunday evening in downtown Toronot, between University Avenue and and Bay Street, due to a fire, has reopened. The blaze broke out around 7 p.m. near Dundas and Chestnut Street and resulted in the evacuation of a commercial building. No injuries were reported.

Dundas Street West closed between University and Bay due to fire
Dundas Street West closed between University and Bay due to fire

CTV News

time21-07-2025

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Dundas Street West closed between University and Bay due to fire

The Toronto Fire Services logo is seen in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Dundas Street West is currently closed between University Avenue and and Bay Street, due to a fire that resulted in the evacuation of a commercial building. The blaze broke out around 7 p.m. near Dundas and Chestnut Street. No injuries have been reported. Police are asking drivers to use alternate routes.

Toronto man hit with $1,600 bill for ‘nuisance' fire alarm
Toronto man hit with $1,600 bill for ‘nuisance' fire alarm

CTV News

time17-07-2025

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Toronto man hit with $1,600 bill for ‘nuisance' fire alarm

A Toronto man said he received a $1,680 bill because he was cooking something in a condo and it apparently set off the fire alarm, triggering a "false" call. (CTV News Toronto) Toronto Fire Services respond to false alarm calls everyday, totalling thousands of nuisance calls each year. However, sending out fire trucks and crews is expensive, which is why residents could be charged if there's not an actual fire to respond to. One Toronto man said he received a $1,680 bill because he was cooking something in a condo and it apparently set off the fire alarm. 'I would have heard it,' Mike Wuestefeld told CTV News. Wuestefeld rents a unit in a condo building in the city and said there have been problems in the past with people maliciously pulling fire alarms. The building has cameras, smoke detectors and fire alarms in the hallways and Wuestefeld said he was told in February that the alarm outside his unit went off because he was cooking and smoke filled the hallway. However, he doesn't recall that happening and said he rarely uses his stove. 'I know I didn't set the alarm off. I didn't hear it. If it would have gone off, I would have heard it ring in the apartment.' Wuestefeld said his landlord received a bill for $1,680 from the Toronto Fire Department for a 'nuisance' false alarm and he was told it's a bill he's responsible for paying. According to the Toronto Fire Services, false alarms tie up staff and fire trucks, taking crews away from the legitimate calls. In a statement sent to CTV News, a spokesperson with the service said, 'The City of Toronto introduced False Fire Alarm Charges to encourage property owners to ensure their fire alarm systems are properly maintained and functioning as intended.' 'The goal is to enhance public and firefighter safety, while also protecting City assets by ensuring Toronto Fire Services' resources are used effectively and efficiently and are available for true emergencies when they are needed most... We recognize and understand that this process can be frustrating for residents.' CTV News also reached out to Wuestefeld's building management, but the property manager said smoke was coming from Wuestefeld's unit which did cause the fire department to come. 'It was very clear there was smoke coming from the unit and the fire department was there specifically for that unit,' said property manager Essam Abrahim. Toronto does have an application for reimbursement of false alarm administration fees that residents can apply for if they have a concern about a false alarm charge. Wuestefeld plans to have the charge he's being asked to cover reviewed, because he feels he shouldn't have to pay it. 'I can't afford it. I really can't,' said Wuestefeld. According to the City, an alarm is not considered false if it's caused by 'severe' weather, accidental damage, or the possibility of carbon monoxide. And, since they started charging for false fire alarms, they say the number of calls has gone down dramatically.

Fire triggers evacuation at Etobicoke elementary school, no injuries reported
Fire triggers evacuation at Etobicoke elementary school, no injuries reported

CTV News

time16-07-2025

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Fire triggers evacuation at Etobicoke elementary school, no injuries reported

An elementary school in Etobicoke was evacuated after a fire broke out late Wednesday morning. In an email to Toronto Fire Services clarified that the fire started shortly before 11:30 a.m. inside a 'maintenance closet,' at St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School, located near Kipling and Farr avenues, just north of Finch Avenue West. Chow The back of an Etobicoke elementary school where a fire was reported on Wednesday July 16, 2025 (CP24 Chopper photo). At the time of the fire, police said approximately 50 children were inside a daycare at the school but noted they have since been moved to a nearby portable. Officials said they plan to make 'arrangements' for the children this afternoon as police remain on scene to assist. There are no reported injuries.

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