Teenager injured in Toronto basement fire
Toronto basement fire left a teen with second-degree burns and sent four to hospital See what investigators know so far about the overnight blaze near Dundas and Bloor
A teenager was taken to hospital with seconddegree burns after an overnight basement fire in Toronto, according to officials.
Toronto Fire said crews were called around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a fire near Dundas and Bloor streets. Firefighters found the blaze in a basement, and everyone inside was able to get out.
Paramedics said a 16yearold was taken to a burn centre with burns to the legs. An adult man and two children, aged eight and 10, were also taken to hospital with minor smoke inhalation injuries. The fire was brought under control, and investigators are looking into the cause.