East York building evacuated after apartment fire

Toronto Fire Services engine is seen in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

By Meredith Bond

Posted May 28, 2024 3:25 pm.

Last Updated May 28, 2024 3:33 pm.

No injuries have been reported after a fire in the basement unit of an apartment building in East York.

Emergency crews were called to Pape Avenue and Millwood Road just after 2:30 p.m.

The fire was in the basement unit of a two-storey multi-unit building, which has been evacuated.

Fire crews are currently investigating potential spread to other units.

There’s no word yet on what caused the fire at this point.

Pape is closed from O’Connor Drive to Millwood Road and drivers are asked to take alternate routes.

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