1 dead after fire in North York home

One person died after a fire in a home on Norton Avenue on Nov. 17, 2020. 680 NEWS/Mark Douglas

By News staff

Posted November 17, 2020 7:29 am.

Last Updated November 17, 2020 1:21 pm.

One person has died after a house fire in North York.

Fire crews were called to the residence on Norton Avenue near Yonge Street and Finch Avenue East just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday.

Fire officials said a body was found on the second floor of the home.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate.

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