Construction company, condo corporation facing charges in Thorncliffe fire that burned for weeks
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A slow-burning fire was “sandwiched” between the walls of two highrise buildings.
Home News GTA A fire that was burning between the walls of 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd. for 18 days was finally extinguished on Dec. 15. Nick Lachance/Toronto Star file photo flag wire: false flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Sadeen MohsenStaff Reporter, and Ana PereiraBusiness Reporter It was dubbed one of Toronto’s most unusual fires by officials. Now, residents of two condo buildings in Thorncliffe Park that burnt for weeks may finally get a sense of closure. A construction company, a property manager and a condominium corporation are facing charges in connection to the blaze that displaced hundreds last November.  On Thursday, Toronto fire chief Jim Jessop said that the fire was caused by “construction activities,” during which ignition sources were used near combustible materials. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Authorities were not notified of the fire for over 30 minutes after it started, Jessop told reporters at Toronto City Hall. Toronto fire has charged PFC Construction with multiple violations of the Ontario Fire Code under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. The charges include failing to protect combustible materials from ignition sources, failing to provide fire extinguishers, and failing to conduct a fire watch and alert occupants, as well as the fire department. Toronto...