November 26, 2015
City of Toronto Fire Services announced today that two recent multi-unit, residential fires in Toronto will result in charges for Ontario Fire Code violations.
Toronto Fire Services was called to a fire at a Marconi Court rooming house on November 17. The blaze escalated to a two-alarm fire involving 25 fire trucks and 85 firefighters. This fire began in the kitchen area, causing approximately $100,000 of damage. Three people were able to self-evacuate.
The second fire at an O'Hara Avenue Duplex involved 19 trucks and 63 firefighters. This one alarm fire started in the attic, due to electrical failure. All who were home were able to evacuate, however, five occupants are now displaced.
In both incidents, after the fire was under control, Fire Prevention staff conducted a post-fire inspection to determine compliance with the Ontario Fire Code and noted numerous alleged violations. Violations of the Fire Code are serious public safety concerns and charges can be initiated in the Provincial Offences Court. The penalties for Fire Code violations run up to $50,000 and/or a year in jail for individuals and up to $100,000 for a corporation.
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