Two people died and four others were injured in three apartment fires across Toronto on Tuesday, according to local authorities. Emergency crews responded to multiple incidents in the city, with one blaze involving an e-bike identified as a potential cause (ca.news.yahoo.com).
Firefighters reported that the fires occurred in separate units, though no official cause has been confirmed yet. The presence of an e-bike in one of the units raised concerns about potential electrical hazards, prompting further investigation. Officials are reviewing the incidents to determine if there was a pattern or shared risk factor (torontosun.com).
Residents in the affected buildings were evacuated as a precaution. No other injuries were reported, and the fires were contained without further casualties. Authorities have not yet released details on the exact locations of the incidents.
More information is expected as investigations continue.
