One man critically injured in 2-alarm fire at east end apartment

A man was fighting for his life following a two-alarm fire in the city’s east end.

Fire crews were called to an apartment building on Gamble Avenue in the area of Cosburn Avenue and Broadview Avenue just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday where they were met with smoke coming from a second-floor unit.

Officials say they rescued one person from the apartment unit who was without vital signs.

Paramedics tell CityNews they transported one man, believed to be in his 50s or 60s, to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition. One other person was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Fire officials say the Office of the Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the origin and cause of the blaze.