A second individual has died following a two-alarm fireplace within the basement of a house within the metropolis's west finish on Wednesday night time.
Crews have been known as to a house on Gladstone Avenue close to Shanly Road, simply north of Bloor Road, for a reported fireplace at round 7 p.m.
Crews arrived to discover a "very tough and deep-seated basement fireplace," Toronto Fireplace Performing Chief Jim Jessop mentioned on Wednesday.
Two individuals have been pulled from the house with out important indicators, together with a lady who was pronounced useless on the scene.
A person was rushed to hospital in essential situation however police confirmed Thursday that he has now died of his accidents.
A number of firefighters have been assessed by paramedics after being overcome by warmth however are anticipated to be OK, Jessop mentioned on Wednesday night time.
The Workplace of the Fireplace Marshal is now investigating the lethal fireplace and roads are at present closed within the space.
Police haven't launched the names or ages of the 2 victims.
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