A tragic fire in a Markham townhouse Thursday claimed the life of a man and left a woman injured. Fire crews responded around 12:30 p.m. to find the garage engulfed in flames, which quickly spread inside. An injured woman informed firefighters of the man's presence, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The fire's cause is still under investigation, though working smoke alarms likely aided the woman’s escape. Nearby, a neighbor recounted the chaos and desperation as residents were urged to evacuate urgently.
Markham Fire Chief Chris Nearing stated that the fire originated in the garage and swiftly spread inside the home, indicating a significant fire incident.
Witness Ronald Chang described the chaotic scene, with a sense of urgency as firefighters instructed residents to evacuate due to the advancing flames.
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