Commercial building catches fire in downtown Toronto
A commercial building in Toronto’s downtown core caught fire early Sunday morning. Emergency crews were called to 359 Yonge Street just after 6 a.m. for reports of a blaze near the roof-area of the building. Fire fighters are actively working to put out the fire and search for potential victims. So far, no injuries have […]
An early morning three-alarm fire broke out at the historic Zanzibar Tavern on Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, causing substantial damage. Fire crews responded to the scene at approximately 6 a.m. and faced heavy smoke and flames emanating from the roof area. No one was inside the building at the time of the blaze, and no injuries were reported.
The building's owner, Allen Cooper, expressed devastation over the loss of the tavern, which has been a landmark and institution in the adult entertainment industry for decades. The fire chief praised the quick decisions made by the Toronto Fire Service, stating that it likely saved the rest of the block from further damage. The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire has begun, but there is no indication of it being suspicious at this point.
The tavern, which had transformed over the years from a fine dining restaurant to a live music venue and strip club, hosted a COVID vaccine clinic for marginalized groups in 2021. The owner and his employees are devastated by the incident, with the potential loss of jobs for those who work at the tavern.
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