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Fire still smouldering at Thorncliffe Park highrise, no return date for residents
The fire burned combustible particle board in the gap between two condos, leading to evacuation of over 400 units and ongoing engineering assessments by third-party experts.
- The Canadian Press reported a fire continues to smoulder inside the walls of two Thorncliffe Park highrise buildings at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd.
- Because the burning material sits in a gap of 25 to 50 millimetres, the fire involves combustible particle board in an expansion joint, hindering access, officials say.
- A total of 408 units were evacuated, and the city said 239 people from 119 households are staying in 131 hotel rooms with Canadian Red Cross support.
- City of Toronto spokesman Russell Baker says there is no timeline for residents to safely return and it won't be this week as safety remains the priority.
- Engineers recommended making access through the walls of several units, but officials warned this will damage adjoining units and extend displacement for residents.
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