"Small explosion" reported following 2-alarm fire downtown Toronto

No injuries have been reported following a “small explosion” caused by a two-fire alarm downtown Toronto on Monday afternoon.

According to Toronto Police, the fire is located at an abandoned building near Wellington Street and Spadina Avenue.

Police say smoke was pouring from the roof.

Expect road closures in the area.

FIRE:
Wellington St + Spadina Av
– Abandoned building
– Smoke pouring from roof
– Small explocion
– Fire crew o/s
– 2nd alarm
– Roads blocked in area#GO588312
^dh

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 23, 2020