House destroyed in Etobicoke fire
Posted March 29, 2015 10:54 pm.
Last Updated March 30, 2015 9:42 am.
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An elderly man is being treated for possible smoke inhalation after a fire destroyed an Etobicoke home.
Emergency crews were called to the scene at Secretariat Drive near Highway 427 and Rexdale Boulevard 10 p.m.
Fire officials said a neighbour noticed the garage was on fire and alerted the family inside the home.
The fire quickly spread, engulfing the home. Sixty firefighters helped extinguish the blaze. Crews will remain on scene for several hours dousing hot spots.
The family has taken shelter with a neighbour.
There has been no word on any other injuries.
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