Toronto firefighters battling 5-alarm blaze at Bathurst and Richmond

Toronto fire crews continue to battle a blaze at Bathurst and Richmond that has sent two people to hospital.

According to Toronto Fire, just before 5:30 am, 13 trucks and 50 fire fighters attended to the residential fire where two people were removed with unknown injuries at the time.

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Chief Matthew Pegg said that there’s heavy smoke in the area, which should be avoided if possible. Residents have been advised to keep their doors and windows shut in the area.

At this time, Bathurst Street is closed between Queen and Adelaide, and Portland is closed between Queen and Adelaide Street. Portions of Richmond Street is also closed to traffic.

There is very heavy smoke in the area as a result of this fire. Please avoid this area if you can. Keep your windows and doors closed if you live in the area. @Toronto_Fire pic.twitter.com/d1AyE857lM

— Matthew Pegg (@ChiefPeggTFS) March 4, 2019

Daily Hive Toronto

update:
Fire: Bathurst St / Richmond
– Bathurst St closed between Queen St W and Adelaide St W
– Portland St closed between Queen St W and Adelaide St W
– avoid area, use alternate routes#GO398222@tps14div
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— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) March 4, 2019

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