Toronto Fire Services. Photo: fotografiko eugen / Shutterstock.com A three-alarm fire broke out at an abandoned building in Toronto’s Riverside area shortly after 9:30 p.m. on October 14, prompting road closures and transit disruptions as firefighters battled the blaze.
The fire was reported at 2 Matilda Street, near Munro Street, at approximately 9:37 p.m., according to Toronto Police Operations. Flames were visible from nearby roads as Toronto Fire Services crews responded.
No injuries were reported, according to the latest information provided. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with fire officials, including Fire Chief Jim Jessop, involved in the response.
The blaze led to several major road closures. The Don Valley Parkway was closed northbound from Lakeshore Boulevard, while the Gardiner Expressway was closed eastbound at Jarvis Street. Munro Street and Davies Street were also shut to traffic.
Toronto police reported additional road closures following the fire. The Bay Street on-ramp is closed, and Dundas Street East is closed in both directions at Carroll Street. Drivers should use alternative routes.
The incident also disrupted Toronto Transit Commission streetcar services, including routes 501 Queen and 505 Dundas, causing delays for commuters into the early morning.
Drivers were advised to use alternative routes while emergency crews worked at the scene. The closures affected traffic in and around the Riverside area as authorities continued to manage the incident and investigate its cause.