Explosion and Fire Erupt on Downtown Toronto Construction Site
An explosion and subsequent fire occurred on the roof of a building under construction at 296 Richmond Street West in downtown Toronto, leading to street closures and an ongoing investigation.
An explosion and subsequent fire erupted on the roof of a building under construction at 296 Richmond Street West in downtown Toronto on Friday evening. Toronto police received reports of the incident around 6 p.m., noting that items were possibly exploding and debris might be falling onto the street below. The fire was extinguished without any immediate reports of injuries. Fire officials indicated that propane cylinders were likely the cause of the explosions. The cause and origin of the blaze are under investigation. Richmond Street West remains closed between Peter Street and Duncan Street, with pedestrian traffic also restricted in the area. The incident occurred near the Rogers Centre, where the Toronto Blue Jays were playing their home opener, resulting in increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the vicinity.