Early morning fire in Scarborough claims the life of a man

Summary

Toronto Fire Services responded to a blaze at 18 Marlena Dr., south of Kingston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. East around 630 a.m. in Scarborough. Toronto Fire rescued a man from the basement of the bungalow, but tragically the man died later on the way to hospital. Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop said the smoke flame and heat were intense to battle.

Description from Toronto Sun.