toronto fire

Massive fire consumes luxurious Toronto home on sale for $14 million

Toronto Fire Services battled out a two-alarm residential fire in York Mills on Thursday morning, which engulfed a luxurious home — currently on the market for nearly $14 million — in flames. 

According to officials, the fire broke out around 6 a.m. at 27 Dempsey Cres. in the area of York Mills Road and Bayview Avenue. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they found the six-bedroom, 10-bathroom home fully ablaze.  

A video taken in the York Mills area on Thursday morning shows a thick cloud of smoke emitting from the lavish property. 

The French Chateaux-style home is currently on the market for $13.8 million, and comes with a six-car garage, heated driveway, porcelain staircases, multiple fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, and home cinema. 

Upon arrival, fire crews searched and evacuated neighboring homes before attempting to put out the blaze. It's not clear at this time how the fire started, or if anyone is currently living at the home. 

As a result of the fire, officials say the under-construction home has experienced lots of structural damages, noting that the roof has essentially caved in. 

As of 7:30 a.m., the fire was deemed "under control," with no injuries having been reported at the time of publication. 

Lead photo by

@nickoj125/RE/MAX REALTRON BARRY COHEN HOMES INC. Brokerage


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Real Estate

Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in Toronto right now

Breathtaking new medical school will completely transform Brampton landmark

Stunning new proposal unlike anything else in Toronto has people excited

Toronto landlord tries to rent out one-bedroom apartment to six people

Residents push back against luxury condo building coming to Toronto neighbourhood

Toronto house that feels like a fairy tale on sale for $5 million

Impressive community centre to be the jewel in Toronto neighbourhood's rebuild

This $15M Vaughan mansion is just one of many in what could be the next Bridle Path