Officers with the Toronto Police Operations and Toronto Fire Department are responding to an explosive report in the area of Racine Rd and Brydon Dr today Tuesday. According to the Toronto Police Department, multiple businesses in the area were evacuated as officials respond to the scene where propane tanks exploded today. No injuries were reported, according to the department. Motorists are urged to expect delays in the area. According to the department, a nearby rental facility was engulfed in flames following the explosion. During investigations, Racine Rd was closed from Martin Grove Rd to Kipling Ave.
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Racine Rd & Brydon Dr
– reports of propane tanks exploding
– police responding
– @Toronto_Fire o/s – advised this is a working 2-alarm fire
– no reported injuries at the moment
– please avoid the area
– expect delays in the area#GO1178328
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 21, 2022
EXPLOSION: (UPDATE)
Racine Rd & Brydon Dr
– police o/s
– @Toronto_Fire o/s – advised they are evacuating businesses in the area
– officers confirmed active fire at an equipment rental facility & propane tanks are still exploding
– active road closures in the area#GO1178328
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 21, 2022
EXPLOSION: (UPDATE)
Racine Rd & Brydon Dr
– police o/s
– @Toronto_Fire o/s
– active fire/explosion scene
– evacuation underway by emergency services
– please avoid area
– media enroute use caution
ROAD CLOSURE: Racine Rd closed from Martin Grove Rd to Kipling Ave#GO1178328
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 21, 2022
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