No injuries after fiery explosion under Bathurst St. bridge at Fort York

A still of a video shows a fire under the Bathurst Street bridge at Fort York Boulevard on Nov. 26, 2022. (Credit: @yungsufer/Instagram)

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted November 27, 2022 10:20 am.

Last Updated November 27, 2022 1:45 pm.

No injuries were reported after a fire and explosion under the Bathurst Street bridge at Fort York Boulevard on Saturday night.

Toronto Fire was called to the area just before 11:15 p.m. for reports of propane tanks exploding.

People nearby reportedly heard a loud explosion and could see heavy smoke and flames.

The area was closed to traffic but has since reopened.

No further details have been released.

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