A two‑alarm house fire in Kensington Market sent two people to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, Toronto police said.
The fire broke out around 12:27 p.m. at a two-storey residence in the area of Bathurst Street and Dundas Street West.
Paramedics confirmed that two patients were transported to a local hospital. An adult male suffered life‑threatening injuries, while an adult female was treated for minor injuries, including smoke inhalation.
“Crews [worked] through extreme outdoor temperatures at the scene of a 2-alarm house fire near Bathurst St./Dundas St. W. Two occupants were rescued – one via ground ladder from the second storey,” fire officials said.
Bathurst Street has been closed at Dundas Street West, and police are urging drivers to consider alternative routes as crews continue working at the scene.
Toronto Fire said the blaze is under control, and a search of the home has been completed. Crews will remain at the scene to watch out for hot spots. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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