Massive Fire Erupts on Toronto Building Roof

0:00A massive fire erupted on the roof of an under-construction building in downtown Toronto this evening, sending thick black smoke across the skyline. It happened around 6 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, on Richmond Street, West, near John Street. The blaze coincided with crowds gathering nearby for the Toronto Blue Jays Home opener at Roger Center, just a few blocks south. Firefighters rushed to the scene as videos showed plumes of smoke billowing out. Social media clips captured what sounded like multiple explosions amid the flames, prompting quick action from first responders. Toronto police confirmed items on the roof were possibly exploding, with debris falling to the street below. Officials noted flames shooting from what appeared to be a rooftop gas line in some footage, though the exact cause remains unknown. No injuries have been reported so far. Roads are closed in the area while crews battle the fire, and the situation is still unfolding as they work to contain it. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.