Man in life-threatening condition after fire at 15-storey apartment building in Toronto

A man has critical injuries after an apartment fire in the area of Blackthorne Avenue and Venn Crescent overnight.

A man is in critical condition following a two-alarm fire at a Toronto apartment building overnight.

Fire crews responded to a blaze at a 15-storey highrise building in the area of Blackthorne Avenue and Venn Crescent, at around 11:45 p.m.

Toronto fire says the blaze was on the 14th floor and that they forced entry into a unit that had heavy smoke.

One occupant was located and found without vital signs but regained a pulse after CPR was performed, Toronto fire said.

A man was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition, according to Toronto paramedics.

The fire has since been knocked down and crews are on scene investigating.

The cause of the blaze is unknown.

FIRE:
Blackthorne Ave & Venn Cres
- reports of a fire in a residential building
- police responding
- @Toronto_Fire o/s - advised 2-alarm fire, located 1 injured party
- @TorontoMedics responding to assist
- possible delays in the area
- consider alternate routes#GO1949731
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 7, 2022