In the aftermath of the fire this morning, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is working to manage the situation. Seventeen individuals, including five police officers, were transported to the hospital, while another 30 residents were assessed on-site by paramedics.
The 6th floor has been secured by TCHC security and police, and residents of this floor will be unable to return home for at least a week. TCHC has arranged temporary accommodations for these residents, ensuring they have hotel stays and gift cards to meet their immediate needs.
The remaining residents are now allowed to return to their units, with the building's Fire and Life Safety Systems operational, except for the 6th floor. Toronto Fire Services (TFS) will maintain a presence at the scene for the next 24 hours for a fire watch.
The investigation into the fire's origin, cause, and circumstances has begun in a joint effort by Toronto Fire, Police, and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM). Staff will be going door-to-door to provide timely updates as well as to provide additional information.
