Two adults are in life-threatening condition, while several others suffered multiple injuries after a house fire in Brampton Sunday morning.
Peel Regional Police said emergency services were called to the Longevity Road and Lyle Way area around 10:50 a.m. to receive reports of a fire.
Peel Paramedics told Global News that there were nine people injured in total, seven of whom were taken to hospital.
Paramedics said two adults were in mortal danger, while two others suffered serious injuries. Three victims suffered minor injuries, including two who refused to be taken to hospital. There is no information on age or gender.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, however police said it is believed to have started in the basement.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
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