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1 dead after Toronto encampment fire near Don Valley – Toronto
Toronto Fire Services says one person has died inside an encampment that caught on fire in the Don Valley area.
Fire Chief Jim Jessop said firefighters were called to Credit Union Drive, near the Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Avenue, for reports of a fire.
Crews found a significant fire with flames of up to 30 to 40 feet in the air reported around an encampment structure in the valley, Jessop said.
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There were also a number of propane tanks and other compressed gas cylinders that were exploding.
“These fires are a risk to first responders,” Jessop said. “They are well aware of risks from encampment fires.”
Additional crews were called but the fire was quickly put out.
During the primary search, Jessop said they found one person dead inside the structure.
The origin, cause and circumstances of the encampment fire are being investigated, Jessop said.
No other structures were impacted. Jessop said shelter services has been contacted due to the number of people and structures in the valley.
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