A firefighter was injured while battling a three-alarm blaze in midtown Toronto on Tuesday evening.
The fire broke out at a commercial building on Yonge Street, near Eglinton Avenue, around 6:30 p.m. According to Toronto Fire Services, the blaze quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire, requiring multiple fire crews to respond.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries while fighting the flames and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
The fire was brought under control by 8 p.m., but crews remained on the scene to ensure there were no hot spots or flare-ups.
No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The building, which houses several businesses, sustained significant damage. The exact extent of the damage is yet to be determined.
Yonge Street was closed in both directions between Eglinton Avenue and Davisville Avenue while crews worked to extinguish the fire. The road has since been reopened.
Residents in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the heavy smoke in the area.
This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
