Fire triggers evacuation at Etobicoke elementary school, no injuries reported
In an email to CP24.com, Toronto Fire Services clarified that the fire started shortly before 11:30 a.m. inside a 'maintenance closet,' at St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School, located near Kipling and Farr avenues, just north of Finch Avenue West.
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The back of an Etobicoke elementary school where a fire was reported on Wednesday July 16, 2025 (CP24 Chopper photo).
At the time of the fire, police said approximately 50 children were inside a daycare at the school but noted they have since been moved to a nearby portable.
Officials said they plan to make 'arrangements' for the children this afternoon as police remain on scene to assist.
There are no reported injuries.
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