Senior suffers smoke inhalation in apartment fire

A man in his 90s has been rushed to hospital after an apartment fire near Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road.

Emergency crews were called to the scene at Marlee Avenue for a reported mattress fire.

Police said a man was removed from the apartment.

Paramedics said the senior suffered smoke inhalation, as well as some medical issues.

His condition is considered serious.

The fire, which was contained to a unit on the eighth floor, has been knocked down.

Marlee was closed from Ridelle Avenue to Stayner Avenue but has since reopened to traffic.

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