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Fire at Victoria Park Apartment Building | Toronto News
A deadly fire erupted at a Victoria Park Avenue apartment building at 2 AM, engulfing the ninth floor and forcing 18 units to evacuate. Two elderly women were hospitalized, one with serious injuries. First responders battled thick black smoke and extreme heat, but thanks to quick action and a fire door, no fatalities occurred. A 62-year-old man, Herbert Ward, has been arrested for allegedly starting the fire and fleeing. This isn’t the first blaze at the building — a fatal fire occurred just over a week prior, though officials say the incidents are unrelated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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