A sudden fire at a cell phone tower in Toronto has led to massive road closures impacting the morning commutes of those in the city who are still considered essential workers amid lockdown, which is the majority of us.

FIRE #Hwy401 EB east of Kennedy Road - Cell Phone tower on fire all EB lanes blocked temporarily, cars getting by on the left shoulder in the collectors. pic.twitter.com/wBIXyhnRJ0

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 31, 2021

Emergency crews worked for hours to fight the flames, which erupted around 5:30 a.m. right on the edge of the 401, near Midland Ave. in Scarborough.

Multiple lanes of the major freeway – the main route between downtown and points east – were closed as a result, along with a portion of Midland and the Kennedy Road off- and on-ramps.

The eastbound 401 was cut down to just one lane during morning rush hour, and is just now being reopened as authorities deal with the aftermath of the incident.

Electricity to the tower was cut as the fire raged at its peak and firefighters feared that it could fall over and into the roadway.

Debris around it on the ground was also set ablaze under the still-dark skies.

Cell phone tower fire: #Hwy401 EB collectors at Midland - All lanes being reopened https://t.co/mJZhP4LoBq

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 31, 2021

Based on social media posts from the Ontario Provincial Police, it appears that things are now under control, though fire trucks and other authorities are still on the scene, lights flashing.