Four people, including police, taken to hospital after house fire in Etobicoke

Toronto police say four people, including three police officers, are in hospital after a fire broke out in a house in Etobicoke Sunday afternoon. The Toronto Police Service logo is pictured in Toronto, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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Toronto police say four people, including three police officers, are in hospital after a fire broke out in a house in Etobicoke Sunday afternoon.

Police and firefighters arrived at Finch Ave West and Highway 427 at around 12:30 p.m. for reports of a two-alarm residential fire. They were informed that residents of the home could still be inside.

Fire crews were able to rescue a woman, who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Three officers were also taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

A TTC bus was on the scene to provide shelter for displaced residents. 

Toronto Fire Services say they're investigating the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire. 

This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Dec. 22, 2024.

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