Four-alarm fire erupts at Etobicoke fireworks store - CTV News
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A four-alarm fire has erupted at a fireworks store in Etobicoke, Toronto, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and shutting down major roads.
The blaze broke out early Sunday morning at a facility on Lorne Street, just north of Sheppard Avenue East. Firefighters responded quickly, with multiple fire engines, trucks, and personnel on the scene. The intensity of the fire required the activation of four alarm levels, which is the highest level of response for fires in Toronto.
Local residents were advised to evacuate their homes due to thick smoke and toxic fumes from the burning fireworks…
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