Two people have been injured after a fire broke out at a highrise building in the city’s Parkdale neighbourhood Monday evening.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Jameson Avenue and King Street around 6:40 p.m. for reports of a two-alarm fire on the sixth floor of a building.
Toronto Fire said that when crews arrived at the scene they saw heavy smoke coming from the building. At least one person had to be removed from the unit, Toronto Fire said.
Police said two people reportedly suffered injuries in the blaze.
Paramedics said that one patient was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The extent of the injuries the second victim sustained is not known.
The fire has since been knocked down, police said.
Roads in the area are closed while police investigate the incident.
