A fire broke out in an apartment building in Scarborough, leading to one individual being hospitalized for serious injuries. The incident occurred at a low-rise building on Lawrence Avenue East near Orton Park Road. Emergency services responded to reports of smoke emanating from a window just before 5:30 p.m. The fire, categorized as a level one incident, was contained to a unit on the second floor and has been extinguished.
The hospitalized woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and paramedics are continuing to assess patients on the scene. Additional individuals may require hospital transport. To assist evacuated residents, a TTC shelter bus has been deployed.
Despite the fire being extinguished, fire crews remain present at the building to address lingering smoke concerns and ensure the safety of all residents.
Keyphrase: Scarborough apartment fire