Multiple people evacuated as building at risk of collapse in downtown Toronto

Multiple people have been evacuated from a two-storey building that is at risk of collapsing on Dundas Street West near Kensington Market. 

At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, Toronto Police say officers responded to reports of a building that was leaning towards the sidewalk and street area on Dundas Street West. 

HAZARD:
Dundas St West + Augusta Av
10 a.m.
- Reports of a two story building that is 'leaning' towards the sidewalk/street area on Dundas
- Concern the building may collapse
- Police are on scene with @Toronto_Fire
- Dundas is closed from Augusta to Denison#GO1791248
^lb pic.twitter.com/40KGBdBzyC

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 16, 2024

According to Toronto Fire, the front façade and roof of the building — which is located near Augusta Avenue — have been compromised and are "at risk of collapsing." 

Fire crews searched the building and evacuated up to 10 people, with no reports of injuries. Photos shared by Toronto Fire show the building visibly leaning towards the sidewalk and the area marked off by red caution tape. 

TFS on scene at Dundas St W and Augusta Ave. The front façade and roof of a building have been compromised and at risk of collapsing. Crews searched the building and evacuated up to 10 persons. No report of injuries. Preparing for any further impact of a collapse.#Toronto ^dc pic.twitter.com/rrkUQcRu44

— Toronto Fire Services (@Toronto_Fire) August 16, 2024

At the time of this article's publication, Toronto Fire are "preparing for any further impact of a collapse."