Toronto paramedics say they’re “dealing with lots of patients” after a natural gas fire in the city’s north end on Tuesday morning.

Toronto Fire Services told Global News “multiple people” were transported to hospital with injuries. They were unable to confirm how many people were hurt.

The incident happened on Esther Shiner Boulevard near Leslie Street just north of Highway 401.

It’s unclear what exactly cause the fire or when it broke out.

An investigation is underway.

More to come.

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