3-alarm fire in Scarborough
CBC News
Posted: Jun 25, 2012 7:58 AM ET
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2012 9:49 AM ET
Firefighters were called out to deal with a fire in an industrial complex in Scarborough. (Tony Smyth/CBC)Toronto firefighters were called to battle a stubborn fire near Midland Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East on Monday morning.
The three-alarm fire in an industrial complex, spread quickly to the roof.
Firefighters had a hard time locating the source of the fire.
It was eventually found to be two cars that were burning inside an automotive shop.
Midland was closed for a few hours.
The fire has now been put out.
The owners of the automative parts shop say the reason for the fire may have been to cover up a robbery. They say tools and cash were stolen.
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