Explosive Fire at Toronto Construction Site Near Rogers Centre

0:00Firefighters rushed to a downtown Toronto construction site near Richmond and John streets, Friday evening after a blaze broke out on the roof. Just past 6 p.m. The two alarm fire involves propane cylinders that fueled loud explosions, drawing more than 25 crews to the scene. This happened right next to the Roger Center during the Blue Jays home opener, with fans and heavy traffic in the busy area. No one got hurt, but Richmond Street West is shut down between Peter and Duncan Streets, and pedestrians are being kept back for safety. Crews are hitting the flames hard with water streams, even from a nearby rooftop, as they work to get the active fire under control. I'm Cory with the Story, and you've been listening to Canada News today. AI-powered local news.