Fire crews are currently battling a four-alarm blaze at a historic church in Toronto.
Dozens of firetrucks have been dispatched to St. Anne’s Anglican Church in the Little Portugal area for what police are calling a four-alarm fire.
Toronto fire said they were dispatched to the church on Gladstone Avenue near Dundas Street shortly before 8 a.m. after the blaze was reported.
They do not believe anyone is inside of the building.
According to the church’s website, it was built in 1907-08 in the Byzantine Revival style and was declared a historic site in 1996.
It says the church is home to a collection of artwork from a number of prominent Canadian artists including three members of the famed Group of Seven.
More to follow…
TFS is operating at a 3-Alarm Fire in a church at Dufferin St and Dundas St West. Water towers and crews are set up for exterior firefighting operations. No report of occupants or injuries. Operations to continue. Expect road closures and traffic in the area. ^dc #Toronto pic.twitter.com/qSdf3eB04h
— Toronto Fire Services (@Toronto_Fire) June 9, 2024