One person has died following a fire at an encampment in North York.
The blaze broke out shortly before 3 p.m. in the Clanton Park area, near Wilson Avenue and Allen Road.
According to Toronto police, a mattress caught fire under a bridge.
One person was found dead at the scene, they said.
The fire is now out.
Earlier today TFS responded to reports of a fire under the Allen Rd. bridge @ Wilson. The fire was extinguished, but crews located one person who unfortunately has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Our deepest condolences to all affected by this tragic loss. pic.twitter.com/uP7IidqBEe
— Toronto Fire Services (@Toronto_Fire) September 13, 2023
