Fire Breaks Out Again at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive in Toronto, Same Area as 2025 Blaze

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200

A fire erupted on May 4, 2026, at an apartment high-rise located at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive in Toronto, in the same section of the building that experienced a weeks-long fire in late 2025. This time, the three-alarm blaze prompted the response of 20 fire trucks and 100 firefighters, but no mass evacuations were required. Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop explained that improvements made after the 2025 fire, including isolating the affected area, have contained smoke and carbon monoxide, allowing residents to safely shelter in place. Air monitoring continues, and temporary accommodations are being provided for residents who choose to leave. The investigation into the cause of the new fire is ongoing, and firefighting efforts will continue until authorities are confident it is fully extinguished. In March 2026, Toronto Fire Services had previously charged the construction company, condo corporation, and property management company for fire code violations linked to the 2025 fire, which had