"The building, which was previously leased to the 70-year-old Toronto Humber Yacht Club, was completely gutted and lost its roof after it was engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning."
"About 100 firefighters and 27 firetrucks assisted in battling the 3-alarm blaze near Humber Valley Road and Glenaden Avenue E., said Toronto's Deputy Fire Chief Paul Fitzgerald at the scene Wednesday."
"The Toronto Humber Yacht Club said it was 'deeply saddened by the devastating fire' in a statement posted on social media Wednesday."
"Last month, Toronto city council voted to end a month-to-month lease with the 70-year-old club after years of complaints about environmental concerns."
A fire at the former Toronto Humber Yacht Club in Etobicoke is being investigated as suspected arson. The building was completely destroyed, losing its roof in the blaze. Approximately 100 firefighters and 27 firetrucks responded to the 3-alarm fire. No injuries were reported. The yacht club expressed sadness over the incident and is cooperating with the investigation. Recently, city council ended the club's lease due to environmental concerns and plans to explore alternative uses for the land.
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