Two transported to hospital after fire in Jarvis and Wellesley area
Posted March 15, 2023 7:39 am.
Last Updated March 15, 2023 11:34 am.
Two people have been transported to hospital after a fire in the Jarvis and Wellesley streets area on Wednesday morning.
TFS crews remain on scene at a 2-alarm residential highrise fire on Jarvis St. (@ Wellesley St) – 2 occupants were rescued from a 10th floor unit, transferred to care of TEMS and transported to hospital. ^dv #Toronto
— Toronto Fire Services (@Toronto_Fire) March 15, 2023
Emergency services responded to calls at approximately 6:27 a.m. of reports of a fire at a residential building.
The two-alarm fire had been put out and no evacuation was needed, but two residents from the building’s 10th floor were rescued.
Both were transported to hospital by paramedics with non life-threatening smoke inhalation.
Fire Chief Matthew Pegg has said operations to put out the fire are ongoing.
