Man dies after being pulled from Etobicoke house fire
A man has died in hospital after being pulled from a burning home in Etobicoke.
The fire broke out in the area of Willowridge Road and Eglinton Avenue West around 11:15 p.m. Thursday night.
Firefighters arrived to find a fire in the rear of the home and one occupant was located during the initial search, Toronto Fire said.
Toronto Paramedic Services said they transported one man to hospital in critical condition.
Police confirmed Friday that the man died of his injuries in hospital.
Speaking to reporters at the scene, Division Commander Steve Darling said two people were inside the home at the time, but one was unable to escape due to mobility issues.
“One person was able to get out of the building OK, but the person, who succumbed [to their injuries], was unable to get out on their own,” he said.
It is not yet clear how the fire started, but Darling said it was quickly extinguished after firefighters arrived.
No other injuries were reported.
The Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating.
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