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Author: Isaac Callan
Publication Date: July 14, 2026 - 14:32

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Toronto firefighters report longer travel times navigating gridlock and increased calls

July 14, 2026
Speaking to a Toronto committee, fire Chief Jim Jessop said the service faced an 'ongoing challenge' when it comes to how quickly trucks are able to get to the scene of a fire.


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