10/21/2026
Arson likely in deadly blaze in Richmond Hill, claims life of 69-year-old man, 2 homes and multiple vehicles damaged.
Firefighters responded to the scene at 320 & 326 Crosby Avenue (just West of Bayview Avenue) in Richmond Hill, early this morning, October 21, 2026 after 3:00am.
The two homes were found ablaze after fire spread from vehicles parked in the driveways. The street was blocked for several hours while firefighters battled to extinguish the heavy flames.
A 69-year-old man was pulled from a basement window without vital signs at the scene, and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
The scene of the blaze was directly across the street from the Little Valley Montessori School. Due to the early hour, there were no attendees or staff at the school. No other injuries have been reported at either site.
Police Detectives and Investigators from the Fire Marshals Office will be on-scene to determine the exact cause of the fatal fire.