Explosions and Fire at Toronto Construction Site

0:00It's March 28th. You're listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Emergency crews rush to a construction site in downtown Toronto, Friday evening, after reports of a fire and explosions around 6.02 p.m. near, Richmond Street West, and John Street. Firefighters battled a two alarm blaze on the roof of a commercial building under construction, where propane cylinders ruptured, sending up heavy. Systems, fixed smoke, and debris to the street below. Police and fire services worked together at the scene. Social media lit up with videos of the loud blasts and massive smoke plumes, while authorities closed Richmond Street West between Peter and Duncan. Streets and restricted pedestrian access. They warned people to stay clear as the situation unfolded. In a later update, officials confirmed the fire was fully extinguished, with no injuries reported, though some road closures lingered for safety. Officials are now investigating what sparked the incident, as the city works to reopen

1:01the area and ensure everything secure.