One person has died following an overnight apartment fire in Scarborough, near Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Police and emergency services responded to the scene late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, according to CP24.
Fire details and response
The fire broke out in an apartment building in the Victoria Park and Eglinton area, a busy intersection in Scarborough. Fire crews arrived to find heavy flames and smoke, and worked to extinguish the blaze. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Toronto police are investigating the cause of the fire. No other injuries have been reported, and residents of the building were evacuated. The Ontario Fire Marshal may be called in to assist with the investigation.
Community impact
The fire has displaced several residents, who are being assisted by the Red Cross and city services. The area around Victoria Park and Eglinton was cordoned off for much of the morning as crews worked to secure the building and investigate. Traffic disruptions were reported in the vicinity.
“This is a tragic event, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family,” said a Toronto Fire Services spokesperson. “We are working closely with police to determine the cause.”
Ongoing investigation
Police are asking anyone with information about the fire to contact them or Crime Stoppers. The investigation is in its early stages, and officials have not confirmed whether the fire is considered suspicious. Updates are expected as more details emerge.
