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1 Person Dead in North York Encampment Fire

One person has died after an encampment fire in North York, according to Toronto paramedics.
Fire Chief Jim Jessop reported flames reaching almost 40 feet high and several propane tanks exploded.
The fire started behind a building near Eglinton and Victoria Park avenues.
The origin of the fire is currently under investigation.

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The Toronto Star

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One dead after early morning explosion and fire at North York encampment, Toronto fire say

The fire broke around 4 a.m. behind 4 Credit Union Drive, in the Eglinton and Victoria Park area.

20 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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Radio-Canada

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A Death After a Fire in a Camp in Toronto

One person was found dead after a fire at a homeless camp in a ravine of the Don River Valley in northern Toronto on Thursday.

20 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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CBC News

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1 person found dead after 40-foot blaze at North York encampment

One housing advocate says the deadly blaze, which broke out early Thursday morning, underscores a bigger housing crisis.

21 hours ago·Canada

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Global News

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1 dead after Toronto encampment fire near Don Valley - Toronto

Toronto Fire Services says one person has died inside an encampment that caught on fire in the Don Valley area.

22 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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SooToday.com

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One person dead after North York fire: Toronto police

Toronto police say one person is dead after a fire in the city's north end early Thursday morning. Police say they responded to a report of two encampments on fire near Eglinton Avenue and Credit Union Drive in North York just before 4:30 a.m.

23 hours ago·Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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