Man in his 70s dies in Etobicoke house fire: Toronto police
Emergency crews responded to a residential fire in Etobicoke late Thursday evening.
Toronto Fire Services were called to a home near Willowridge Road and Eglinton Avenue West at approximately 11:15 p.m.
Authorities say a man in his 70s was extracted from the fire and transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.
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It is unclear if the home had any working smoke detectors. An investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshall is ongoing.
No other details have been released.
FIRE: UPDATE
Willowridge Rd + Eglinton Av West
– A male was extracted from the fire
– He is being transported to hospital by medics with life-threatening injuries
– Willowridge is closed in the area @TTCnotices
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