Police investigating arson after 2-alarm fire erupts outside Toronto’s Rebel nightclub
Posted April 28, 2026 6:05 am.
Last Updated April 28, 2026 11:54 am.
Toronto firefighters knocked down a two‑alarm blaze early Tuesday after flames broke out along the exterior of Rebel nightclub at Polson Pier, with investigators confirming it’s being treated as a case of arson.
The fire was reported just after 5 a.m., and Toronto Fire Services confirmed that flames were confined to the exterior of the building and did not extend into the club’s interior.
When crews arrived, no one was found inside or around the structure, and there were no reports of injuries. Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames and prevented the blaze from spreading into the nightclub.
In an update from the authorities on Tuesday, police told CityNews the blaze is being investigated as arson.
Rebel, one of Toronto’s largest nightlife and event venues, sits along the city’s eastern waterfront and is surrounded by industrial and entertainment properties.
