Man dead after Scarborough house fire - Toronto Star

Emergency services responded to a report of a house fire around 6:30 a.m. 

Toronto fire services has said that it is “way too early” to speculate on possible causes of the house fire. 

A man has died following a house fire in Scarborough early Friday morning. 

Around 6:30 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Marlena Drive, near Morningside Avenue and Danzig Street, in the West Hill neighbourhood of Scarborough. Surrounding homes were evacuated after emergency crews arrived, police said.

A man was pulled out of the home and given CPR. He was then transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

Toronto police and fire services have not shared any information about the identity and age of the man.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, Toronto Fire Services told the Star. 

“The cause will be determined by the Toronto Fire Services and the office of the fire marshal and it is way too early to speculate on any cause,” fire chief Jim Jessop told reporters this morning outside the home. 

However, Jessop was able to confirm that the fire started in the lower part of the building, causing “substantive” damage. 

“The heat was so intense it actually melted portions of the garage as it vented out,” said Jessop. 

No other injuries were reported, according to Toronto police. 

This marks the 11th fatal fire in Toronto this year. 

“On behalf of the Toronto Fire Services, I want to extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to all of those impacted by this horrible fire this morning,” said Jessop.

Megan Mills Devoe is a staff reporter with the Star. Reach her via email: mmillsdevoe@thestar.ca