Mississauga Apartment Fire
Suspicious Mississauga apartment fire sends eleven people to hospital amid active police investigation.
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Peel police identified the building as 920 Inverhouse Dr. in Mississauga’s Lorne Park area.
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Police said they had no suspect information to release while the investigation remained in its early stages, and asked anyone with information to contact 11 Division’s Criminal Investigation Project investigators at 905-453-2121, extension 1133.
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Specific road closures included Lakeshore Road West at Inverhouse Drive and Inverhouse Drive at Bonnymede Drive.
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Police said the scene remained secured pending a determination by fire investigators, and they did not yet have confirmed information about how many residents had been displaced.
A suspicious fire in a Mississauga apartment hallway sent 11 people to the hospital early Monday morning, with paramedics reporting up to 18 total injuries. The blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. at 920 Inverhouse Drive near Lakeshore Road West, forcing a full building evacuation. Most victims suffered smoke inhalation, though two residents sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating whether the fire connects to another blaze at the same building the night before. A Peel police officer and Mississauga firefighter were also hurt in the incident. The Ontario Fire Marshal is assisting the investigation as authorities treat the fire as suspicious.
Early Morning Evacuation in Lorne Park Area
The fire erupted in the apartment building's hallway at 3:30 a.m., triggering an immediate evacuation. Emergency responders from multiple agencies rushed to the scene. Firefighters contained and extinguished the blaze, but nearby roads including Lakeshore Road West at Inverhouse Drive remained closed. Parts of the building stayed secured pending fire investigator findings.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many residents were displaced by the fire. Some residents were allowed to return to their units after the evacuation. Police cordoned off Inverhouse Drive at Bonnymede Drive as part of the emergency response.
Hospital Cases Span Residents, Police, and Firefighters
At least 11 people were hospitalized following the incident, though paramedics cited a higher total of 18 injured individuals. The majority suffered smoke inhalation from the hallway fire. Two residents sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries requiring hospitalization.
A Peel police officer and a Mississauga firefighter were also injured during response efforts. Police reported the officer's injury as unrelated to the fire itself. Both received medical attention at local hospitals.
Investigators Probe Connection to Previous Night's Fire
Peel police are treating the Monday morning blaze as suspicious and are investigating its possible connection to a fire at the same building on Sunday evening. The Ontario Fire Marshal has joined the investigation to determine the cause. Police say they have no suspect information to release at this early stage.
Anyone with information about either fire is asked to contact 11 Division's Criminal Investigation Project at 905-453-2121, extension 1133. The investigation remains active as fire officials continue their damage assessment and evidence collection at the building.
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