A nearby resident of a beloved clubhouse and cafe on one of the Islands explains that local residents are dealing with a significant loss following a fire that destroyed the community hub over the weekend. Toronto A fire that occurred at the Ward’s Island Association Clubhouse and cafe around 2 a.m. on Sunday completely ruined the building.
A fire broke out at the Ward’s Island Association Clubhouse and cafe around 2 a.m. on Sunday and destroyed the building. Ward’s Island Toronto Fire Deputy Chief Larry Cocco mentions that a team of investigators is at the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
Anne Barber, who lives near the building, explains that she looked out of her window at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday and saw that the clubhouse building had turned into a black hole of ashes and smoke.
Barber mentions that the local community will need time to mourn and come to terms with the loss of the clubhouse, which was the venue for many memorable events such as weddings and parties.
Toronto Fire Deputy Chief Larry Cocco says a team of investigators is on scene looking into the origin and cause of the fire.
He says heavy equipment is being used to help the investigators go through the scene to look for anything that can help them understand what caused the fire.
Ward’s Island is one of several islands that make up Toronto Island Park.
