Toronto police believe a 30-year-old woman is responsible for starting four fires Sunday morning in North York.
Shortly after 7 a.m., police were notified of a fire near Bathurst Street and McAllister Road, south of Sheppard Avenue West.
According to Toronto Fire, there was a report of light smoke in the area of 4300 Bathurst St., but no fire was located. Firefighters also responded to a fire at that same location, which is between Reiner and McAllister roads.
Police told CP24 they were “on scene with an individual.”
Toronto Fire said a third small fire was also “quickly extinguished” in a lobby at 4266 Bathurst St.
In all, four fires broke out in the area of Bathurst Street, south of Sheppard Avenue West, police said. Details were not immediately available about the quarter.
No one was injured in either of the fires, Toronto paramedics confirmed.
A woman is currently in Toronto police custody. Investigators are expected to release more details shortly in a press release.
At this time, the southbound lanes of Bathurst Street remain blocked while police investigate.
At this time, drivers and public transport users are advised to consider alternative travel routes.
Anyone with additional information, including video surveillance or dash cam footage, is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-2222, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 ( TIPS) or www.222tips.com.
This is a developing story. More to come.