Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in Toronto High-Rise

0:00A fire sparked by lithium ion batteries lit up a Toronto high rise on Wellesley Street East Monday afternoon. It damaged several balconies outside, and one unit inside the building at 280 Wellesley, but luckily no one got hurt. Fire crews stayed on scene to handle the mess, with video footage showing heavy damage to those balconies and debris scattered below. Toronto Fire Services jumped in quick to knock it down. Chief Jim Jessive called it a stark reminder of the dangers these batteries pack, plus the risks firefighters take every time. He mentioned a spike in these avoidable blazes over recent months. Police confirmed the interior damage and shut down Wellesley Street between Ontario and Parliament. They're telling folks to dodge the area and take other routes. Crews are digging into what exactly started it, underscoring why we all got to handle these batteries with care moving forward. That wraps Canada news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.