How many fires are we talking? Toronto has seen a 591 per cent increase in lithium ion battery fires since 2020. In 2023, there were only three fires caused by e-bikes or e-scooters; so far this year, we have seen 39. The uptick is largely based on the growing adoption of e-bikes and regulators’ failure to set safety standards.

Pharrell Williams and the gospel choir Voices of Fire will help open the World Series in Toronto. MLB says they've tapped the U.S. singer, known for his megahit "Happy," for a pre-game performance on Friday alongside the Virginia-formed gospel group.

Large clouds of smoke were visible above Trinity Bellwoods park Saturday morning due to a fire in a washroom, said Toronto Fire.

Toronto, Canada, Fire Department has taken delivery of a 105-foot rear-mount aerial built by Smeal Fire Apparatus on a Spartan cab and chassis. The unit is powered by a Cummins ISX 15 550 hp engine with an Allison 4000EVS transmission. To fight fire, it ...