Toronto firefighters battled an “out of control” blaze at an industrial site in north Etobicoke Friday that ignited several explosions and forced nearby businesses to be evacuated.
The fire started at a commercial location on Vulcan Street shortly before 1:15 a.m. and quickly escalated, according to Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop, who spoke to media near the scene. There are no reports of injuries.
Crews arrived to find several tractor trailers on fire at the back of the building, which is listed as a chemical wholesaler. Jessop said the business deals in oil and vehicle fluids like lubricants and solvants.
The blaze quickly spread to the
