E-bike battery being investigated as possible cause of apartment balcony fire in Cabbagetown
Toronto Police say an e-bike was involved in an explosion reported at a downtown apartment building balcony.
Posted November 12, 2025 10:29 am.
Last Updated November 12, 2025 12:14 pm.
Firefighters responded to reports of an explosion and fire at an apartment balcony in Cabbagetown that may have been caused by an e-bike battery.
Crews were called to the 17th floor of a building on Carlton Street near Sherbourne Street around 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Toronto Fire said an e-bike battery was involved but it is not clear if it was the initial cause of the fire.
No injuries have been reported.
The occupants of the impacted apartment were evacuated from the unit, which was also damaged from the fire.
