Firefighter assaulted at scene under bridge in Rosedale

A file photo of a Toronto fire vehicle. (CITYNEWS)
A file photo of a Toronto fire vehicle. (CITYNEWS)

By Hayley McGoldrick

Posted October 14, 2023 11:56 am.

Last Updated October 14, 2023 4:46 pm.

A firefighter was assaulted while attending the scene of a fire in Rosedale on Saturday morning.

Fire crews responded to reports of a fire at an encampment under a bridge in the area of Sherbourne Street and Rosedale Valley Road just before 10:30 a.m.

As crews attended the blaze, police say a firefighter was assaulted. They were transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released late Saturday afternoon.

Police officers searched the area and eventually located the suspect who assaulted the firefighter.

“I am thankful that the injuries are reported to be minor,” Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Thank you to our Firefighters, Police Officers and Paramedics for all they do each in, in the face of challenges and danger.”

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