A residential fire in Markham forced multiple evacuations early Friday as emergency crews responded to a blaze near Carlton Road and Kennedy Road.
York Regional Police (YRP) were called to the area around 6:46 a.m., where Carlton Road was closed in both directions at Chambery Crescent to allow firefighters and paramedics to access the scene. Police said there is no indication of injuries at this time.
Fire and emergency services evacuated several nearby homes as a precaution while crews worked to bring the fire under control. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
According to police, there is no indication the fire is suspicious, and the incident is being treated as a fire investigation, with inquiries directed to Markham Fire.
Carlton Road remains closed. More information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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