Fire in downtown Toronto high rise, one in life-threatening condition

A man is in life-threatening condition following a fire that happened inside a downtown Toronto highrise Saturday evening. 

According to police, the fire happened in the Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area at 5:41 p.m. Toronto Fire says that the 12 floor unit was fully involved on arrival, and one person was sheltering on the balcony at the time. 

Police say that a man has been taken to hospital and is in life-threatening condition. 

The fire has since been extinguished.

Police say to expect delays in the area.

FIRE:
Sherbourne St & Shuter St
5:41 pm
– reports of black smoke coming from the building
– police o/s
– @Toronto_Fire o/s advising a 2 alarm fire
– unknown injuries
– expect delays in the area#GO319418
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 11, 2024