Crews douse fire on 12th floor of apartment at Maple Leaf Square

Flames are seen on an apartment balcony at Maple Leaf Square on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Bruno Garcia)

Posted April 15, 2024 2:56 pm.

Last Updated April 15, 2024 2:58 pm.

Toronto Fire crews doused a blaze on the 12th floor of a highrise in Maple Leaf Square on Monday afternoon that closed roads in the area.

No injuries were reported.

Crews rushed to 14 York St. at around 12:23 p.m. after flames could be seen on an apartment balcony.

A fire on York St, #Toronto. Maple leaf square. pic.twitter.com/4kWAd24YQ2
— Bruno Garcia (@brungarc) April 15, 2024

Toronto Fire says the fire spread to a second balcony and glass shattered and fell to the street below, forcing road closures as a precaution.

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