Three-alarm fire at Scarborough commercial building sparks structural concerns
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- Toronto firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a commercial building near McLevin Avenue and Tapscott Road shortly before 2 a.m. Monday.
- Crews shifted to defensive firefighting because of concerns about deteriorating walls and the roof, while roads remained closed and smoke continued to rise from the structure.
- Officials said no visible flames remained, but firefighters stayed on scene applying water.
Firefighters responding to a three-alarm blaze in Scarborough quickly changed tactics after concerns emerged about the commercial building’s structural stability.
Toronto Fire Services said crews reached the area of McLevin Avenue and Tapscott Road shortly before 2 a.m. Monday. The fire had produced heavy flames, and firefighters became concerned about the condition of the building’s walls and roof.
Crews moved to defensive firefighting as the structure deteriorated. Roads remained closed as the city woke up, while firefighters continued working at the scene.
Toronto fire said visible flames were no longer present, but smoke continued to emanate from the building. "Fire crews still remain on scene applying water to building," the service said in a statement.
Fire crews still remain on scene applying water to building
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