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CBS News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Florida City restaurant owner among those hospitalized after strip mall explosion on grand opening day
A Florida City man who had poured his life savings into a new business was among the people hospitalized after a propane gas explosion tore through a strip mall on Saturday — just hours before the Caribbean-themed restaurant was scheduled to hold its grand opening. The blast, which injured 10 people and caused a partial roof collapse, occurred at the site of Caribbean's Heart, a new eatery that was set to open its doors to the public that same day. According to residents and community members, the owner had heavily invested in the launch and was among eight people taken to the hospital following the explosion. Two victims were classified as trauma alerts, officials said. The explosion happened at a storefront previously identified as Palm Bakery, but neighbors said it had recently been taken over by Caribbean's Heart. Restaurant damaged in Florida City strip mall explosion was set to open that day Though the business was closed at the time of the incident, video from the scene showed the damage was extensive, with shattered glass scattered throughout the parking lot and at least one nearby shop now deemed structurally unsafe. As of Sunday, the area remained cordoned off with yellow tape as investigators continued working to determine the cause of the blast. Officials have not provided an update on the conditions of the injured, though one victim who spoke to CBS News Miami was released from the hospital later that day. The fiery scene marked a devastating turn for what was supposed to be a day of celebration. A flier promoting Caribbean's Heart's grand opening was still visible at the site as of Sunday morning.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Emergency crews battle two-alarm fire at Scarborough strip mall
Toronto fire crews are responding to a blaze at a strip mall that ignited early Saturday morning on May 24, 2025 (Jacob Estrin/CP24 photo). Toronto fire crews are investigating a blaze at a strip mall that saw the roof of a building collapse early Saturday morning. The incident happened near Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue East at around 3:30 a.m. Speaking to CP24 on scene, Toronto Fire Platoon Chief Paul Versace says crews responded after receiving calls of a 'fire inside a store.' Toronto fire Fire crews seen battling a fire at a Scarborough strip mall on Saturday May 24, 2025 (Jacob Estrin/CP24 photo). When crews arrived, he says they found a heavy blaze inside and quickly called for a 'second alarm.' 'We had some issues with crews on the roof and the roof was compromised so we had to go from an offensive to defensive strategy,' he said, adding that the roof later caved in. It's unclear if there will be an investigation from the OFM (Office of the Fire Marshal in Ontario), but Versace notes he did make a call to investigators adding that they will be the ones to decide if provincial authorities are needed. Toronto fire The aftermath of a two-alarm fire at a Scarborough strip mall (CP24 photo) 'We're going to be on scene most of the day today given that (the building) collapsed and it's just smoldering,' he said. No injuries have been reported and officials confirmed the main body of the fire has officially been knocked down. Anyone with information is asked to come forward. There are no road closures in the area.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Emergency crews battle two-alarm fire at Scarborough strip mall
Toronto fire crews are responding to a blaze at a strip mall that ignited early Saturday morning on May 24, 2025 (Jacob Estrin/CP24 photo). Toronto fire crews are investigating a blaze at a strip mall that saw the roof of a building collapse early Saturday morning. The incident happened near Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue East at around 3:30 a.m. Speaking to CP24 on scene, Toronto Fire Platoon Chief Paul Versace says crews responded after receiving calls of a 'fire inside a store.' Toronto fire Fire crews seen battling a fire at a Scarborough strip mall on Saturday May 24, 2025 (Jacob Estrin/CP24 photo). When crews arrived, he says they found a heavy blaze inside and quickly called for a 'second alarm.' 'We had some issues with crews on the roof and the roof was compromised so we had to go from an offensive to defensive strategy,' he said, adding that the roof later caved in. It's unclear if there will be an investigation from the OFM (Office of the Fire Marshal in Ontario), but Versace notes he did make a call to investigators adding that they will be the ones to decide if provincial authorities are needed. Toronto fire The aftermath of a two-alarm fire at a Scarborough strip mall (CP24 photo) 'We're going to be on scene most of the day today given that (the building) collapsed and it's just smoldering,' he said. No injuries have been reported and officials confirmed the main body of the fire has officially been knocked down. Anyone with information is asked to come forward. There are no road closures in the area.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fire crews battle early morning blaze at Scarborough strip mall
Toronto fire crews are responding to a blaze at a strip mall that ignited early Saturday morning on May 24, 2025 (Jacob Estrin/CP24 photo). Toronto fire crews are investigating a blaze at a strip mall that ignited early Saturday morning. The incident happened near Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue East just before 3 a.m. When crews arrived, they say they found heavy black smoke coming from one of the units but could not immediately determine which exact one. Toronto fire Fire crews seen battling a fire at a Scarborough strip mall on Saturday May 24, 2025 (Jacob Estrin/CP24 photo). Officials say the main body of the fire has been knocked down, but crews still remain on scene. No injuries have been reported. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
