Two injured, including firefighter, as crews battle 4-alarm fire on Queen West
Posted September 27, 2023 5:57 am.
Last Updated September 27, 2023 8:02 am.
Two people are injured, including a firefighter, as crews battle a four-alarm fire in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood on Wednesday morning.
Toronto Fire Services (TFS) says crews responded to a storefront on Queen Street West, just west of Bathurst Street, around 1:40 a.m.
Toronto Fire Chief Matthews Pegg says the fire began at 697 Queen St. W. and spread to neighbouring buildings. In a post to X, TFS said “heavy smoke and flames” were visible from the roof area of the buildings.
At 01:37 this morning, @Toronto_Fire crews responded to what escalated to a 4 alarm fire at 697 Queen St West. One Firefighter and one resident sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident and have been taken to hospital, by @TorontoMedics, for assessment. pic.twitter.com/cD0cxnGJM8
— Matthew Pegg (@ChiefPeggTFS) September 27, 2023
Pegg tells CityNews one firefighter suffered medical distress during the response but is expected to recover. A second person, a resident of one of the buildings, suffered minor smoke inhalation.
“The fire is now under control and we are working with the TTC and Toronto Police to reopen transit and road access in the area,” said Pegg, in a post to X. “A comprehensive investigation into the origin and cause of the fire & the circumstances contributing to injury will commence once safe.”
Residents are being advised to avoid the area.
