North York House Fire Kills Man, Dog; Street Closed

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome in. This is Canada News today, where local news meets AI. A tragic house fire broke out in North York Thursday night, claiming the life of a man in his 70s and his dog. Firefighters rushed to a semi-detached home near Pellet Avenue and Academy Road, just after 7pm, spotting smoke pouring from the back. They pulled the man from the burning house and gave him first aid on the spot, but paramedics rushed him to the hospital in critical condition, where he later passed away. Sadly, they couldn't save the dog inside despite their efforts. A woman nearby got minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, too, though she wasn't part of the fire itself. The blaze hit hard on the quiet residential street. Crews had the flames under control by 8pm and stuck around to hunt for any hidden hotspots. Police say it's not suspicious right now, but they're still digging into what caused it. They have a new shut down in Antonio Plaza, so folks should steer clear while investigators

1:01wrap things up. Stay safe out there.