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Washing Enzyme A fruit market and restaurant on the Danforth have been severely damaged in a two-alarm blaze Wednesday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at around 8:15 a.m. after a fire broke out at 2541 Danforth Avenue, just west of Main Street. Janny's Fruit Market and Smiley's Restaurant were affected by the blaze as were about six apartments located on top of the businesses. The health department has been called in to assess the situation inside the establishments, said Capt. Adrian Ratushniak with Toronto Fire Services. Ratushniak said officials are investigating how the blaze was sparked but that it appears it began on the building's main level before creeping up to the third floor. "We're not sure how many smoke alarms were put into this particular unit," he said. "We're going to take a look through it and investigate." It took about an hour to get the blaze under control, said Ratushniak. About 60 firefighters responded to the scene. Ratushniak didn't know if the shops were open for business at the time the fire broke out. There have been no reports of injuries. Fire trucks have been cleared from the scene though one truck will remain on the scene for the early part of the afternoon to help with the investigation.
2008-06-12 09:57:19