York Memorial Collegiate Institute evacuated for possible gas leak

Toronto Fire crews at York Memorial Collegiate Institute for a reported gas leak on Sept. 25, 2025. (Bryan Carey/CityNews)

By Michael Talbot

Posted September 25, 2025 9:37 am.

Last Updated September 25, 2025 10:56 am.

York Memorial Collegiate Institute has been evacuated and closed for the day after reports of a possible gas leak at the school on Thursday morning, police say.

Toronto Police and fire crews are on scene at the school located at 1700 Keele St., near Rogers Road.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

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