Fire Crews Battle 2-Alarm Blaze Damaging Three Homes in The Beaches Area
Firefighters battle major overnight blaze in The Beaches damaging multiple homes and causing electrical fires, with no injuries reported.
Firefighters are currently engaged in containing a significant blaze that erupted late Wednesday evening in The Beaches neighborhood. The fire, which was upgraded to a 2-alarm event, has affected multiple homes and is generating serious concern among residents and emergency responders alike.
The incident began just after 10 p.m. on Wheeler Avenue, located just north of Queen Street East. According to officials at the scene, flames rapidly spread through three residential properties, prompting an immediate response from both fire services and police personnel.
In addition to the damage to the homes, electrical wires in the area have also caught fire, escalating the challenges faced by the crews attempting to bring the situation under control. The combination of burning structures and live wires has forced authorities to block off streets in the vicinity and urge residents to avoid the area for their safety.
Despite the scale of the blaze, authorities have not reported any injuries at this time. Firefighters continue to work diligently to prevent further spread, while hydro crews monitor the electrical hazards created by the downed and burning wires. Emergency services remain at the scene as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
