Explosions from Toronto building rooftop fire shut down streets downtown

Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire and possible explosions at a construction site in downtown Toronto Friday evening, prompting multiple road closures and safety warnings.

Toronto Police Service said the incident happened around 6:02 p.m. near Richmond Street West and John Street.

Police said the fire was reported on the roof of a building under construction, with information indicating items may have been exploding and debris falling onto the street below. ---More...

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