3-alarm blaze at commercial building in Scarborough sparks structural concerns
Toronto fire said it was called to the area of McLevin Avenue and Tapscott Road just before 2 a.m. to try and suppress the flames at a commercial building.
Early Monday morning, a three-alarm fire erupted in Scarborough when firefighters arrived at the scene of a commercial building on McLevin Avenue and Tapscott Road. Toronto fire responded to the blaze at around 2 a.m. Upon their arrival, the flames were intense, prompting the emergency services to shift from aggressive firefighting to defensive tactics due to concerns over the building's structural integrity.
Toronto fire crews expressed worry over the condition of the building's walls and roof during the fire's peak. As the city of Toronto awoke to the news, roads remained closed and crews were still present at the site. Although the visible flames had been extinguished, smoke still billowed from the structure, leaving officials concerned about the building's safety.
Toronto fire stated in a statement that crews continued to apply water to the building from the scene.
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