Brave fire fighters put out a smoldering house fire in New Toronto in which a woman suffered burn injuries. Photo by Kathie Bishop.
A woman is recuperating after being injured in a terrible house fire in New Toronto.
Toronto Police said the blaze broke out on September 22 around 11:11 a.m. in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Dwight Avenue area.
Witnesses said there were heavy smoke in the area and traffic were diverted as fire fighters fought the two-alarm blaze.
FULL FRONTAL attack on house blaze by fire fighters. Photo by Christina Murie.
The Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario has launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
Fire fighters said “extensive damage” was done to the home as a result of the fire.
Toronto paramedics said one female was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” and burns.
Witnesses said a family who also live at the home was away at the time of the fire.