Five people were taken to hospital after a residential fire in Richmond Hill

RICHMOND HILL — Authorities say five people were rushed to hospital after a residential fire in Richmond Hill north of Toronto.

York Region Paramedic Services says it received a call about the fire in the area of Skywood Drive and Rollinghill Road shortly after 3 a.m. Monday.

Paramedics say they assessed all five patients, four of whom lacked vital signs.

They say a multi-patient unit bus, seven ambulances and two special response units were involved in the response.

Police, meanwhile, say three of the five people taken to hospital have suffered life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the fire is yet unknown and the Official of the Fire Marshal will continue the investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 1, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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