Toronto police say four people, including three police officers, are in hospital after a fire broke out in a house in Etobicoke Sunday afternoon.
Police and firefighters arrived at Finch Ave West and Highway 427 at around 12:30 pm for reports of a two-alarm residential fire. They were informed that residents of the home could still be inside.
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Fire crews were able to rescue a woman, who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Three officers were also taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
A TTC bus was on the scene to provide shelter for displaced residents.
Toronto Fire Services say they’re investigating the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire.
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