Explosion and Fire at Toronto Construction Site Extinguished

Explosion and Fire at Toronto Construction Site Extinguished

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An explosion followed by a fire erupted on the roof of a building under construction at 296 Richmond Street West in downtown Toronto, prompting street closures and an investigation. The fire involved propane tanks located on the rooftop.

Toronto Fire Services responded promptly to the emergency, extinguishing the blaze without any reported injuries. The fire was contained on the roof of the six-storey commercial building, and the situation was brought under control with no casualties.

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Toronto Fire Services

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296 Richmond Street West

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27 mars 2026
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Toronto firefighters battle downtown building blaze
Toronto firefighters battle downtown building blaze

CP24 • 27 mars 22h39

A fire broke out on the roof of a six-storey commercial building at 296 Richmond Street West in Toronto on Friday evening. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported.

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Toronto firefighters battle downtown building blaze
Toronto firefighters battle downtown building blaze

CP24 • 27 mars 22h39

Toronto Fire Services responded to a rooftop fire involving propane tanks at 296 Richmond Street West; no injuries were reported.

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Fire crews respond to explosion atop building in downtown Toronto
Fire crews respond to explosion atop building in downtown Toronto

CityNews Toronto • 27 mars 22h37

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.

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