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28 Mar 2026, 04:35 GMT+10
Police warned that items were "possibly exploding" and that debris could be falling onto the street
Toronto police and firefighters responded to reports of a rooftop fire at a building under construction near Richmond Street West and John Street just after 6pm Friday.
"Information received that items are possibly exploding and debris may be falling onto the street below," Toronto Police Operations Centre wrote in a post on X, warning residents to "use caution travelling in the area."
The incident prompted road closures and pedestrian restrictions in the area, as emergency personnel rushed to the scene.
There were no immediate reports of casualties, while local media footage showed thick smoke and flames rising from the rooftop.
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