1 dead in Etobicoke house fire

The fatal Saturday fire that killed one person, was at a home near Lake Shore Boulevard and Mile Road, police said.  (Chris Langenzarde/CBC - image credit)
The fatal Saturday fire that killed one person, was at a home near Lake Shore Boulevard and Mile Road, police said. (Chris Langenzarde/CBC - image credit)

One person is dead after a house fire Saturday evening in Etobicoke, with police receiving reports of large flames and windows exploding.

The fire started around 6:40 p.m. near Lake Shore Boulevard W. and Miles Road, said police, who posted on X, formerly Twitter.

The individual who was found dead was inside the home.

Fire crews and police remained at the scene at about 8 p.m.