Two elderly women in hospital after fire at building in Scarborough

CP24’s Courtney Heels has the latest on the fire at a Toronto Community Housing building for seniors on Victoria Park and O’Connor.

Two elderly women were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a fire at an apartment building in Scarborough early Thursday morning.

The blaze broke out shortly before 2 a.m. at a building near Victoria Park and Eglinton avenues, Toronto Fire said.

According to officials, heavy smoke was found on the ninth floor of the building and some occupants were found on their balconies.

A fire was located in the hallway on the ninth floor and smoke migrated into multiple units.

Two residents were taken to hospital and TTC buses were called in to shelter residents.

Many occupants needed assistance from Toronto Fire crews.

Firefighters are currently going door-to-door to check on residents.

The two occupants who were hospitalized suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The building was the scene of a fatal fire back in 2022.