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Massive fire engulfs multiple homes under construction in Vaughan

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Firefighters battle a large fire in a new housing development area near Pine Heights and Teston Road, in Vaughan, Ont., Wednesday, April 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

Police say a massive fire has engulfed multiple homes under construction in Vaughan, Ont., but no injuries have been reported. 

York Regional Police say firefighters responded to a call at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Police say the homes were all under construction. 

The City of Vaughan is asking residents to avoid the area as the crews work to put out the fire. 

Live television footage shows dozens of homes on fire, with thick black smoke rising into the sky. 

Police say a grass fire was also started in the area. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 12, 2023. 

The Canadian Press


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