After nearly three weeks, the complex fire at Thorncliffe Park in Toronto is extinguished, leaving residents of two buildings uncertain about returning home for the holidays. With 408 evacuated units needing damage assessments, City officials stress the importance of ensuring safety before re-occupancy. Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop described the unprecedented challenges faced during the fire, which involved innovative extinguishing techniques due to its hidden location. Mayor Olivia Chow assured that the city would expedite the process once engineering reports are received.
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