Firefighters Extinguish Rooftop Blaze at Downtown Toronto Building

Toronto Fire Services (TFS) responded to a rooftop fire at 296 Richmond Street West just after 6 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, crews confirmed an active blaze involving up to three propane cylinders. Images captured by Chopper 24 showed intense flames and thick black smoke emanating from the six-storey commercial building, which was under construction. At one point, an explosion was observed, with flames shooting toward the sky. Police reported that items were possibly exploding and debris might be falling onto the street below. Firefighters have since extinguished the fire, completed a search of the building, and confirmed no injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Richmond Street West was closed between Peter and Duncan Streets during the incident.