Scarborough Restaurant Arson Incident Investigation Underway Amid Swift Fire Response

Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:20 am

Authorities are combing through details after a Scarborough restaurant reportedly went up in flames early this morning. Fire crews and police are on high alert as two arson-related incidents—one at an Indian restaurant and another at a nearby shopping plaza—have sparked community consternation, leaving investigators piecing together the fiery puzzle with wry determination.

torontosun.com / Staffers flee arson at Scarborough restaurant

Toronto Police are searching for arsonists after staff at a Scarborough restaurant fled a fire overnight on Friday. The incident unfolded around 2:45 a.m. at the eatery at Lawrence Ave. E. and Kennedy Rd. Employees were inside at the time but made it out safely, police said. No injuries were…

cp24.com/ / Toronto police investigating fire at Scarborough restaurant - CP24

Toronto police investigating fire at Scarborough restaurant CP24

cp24.com/ / Police investigating arson at restaurant in Scarborough shopping plaza - CP24

Police investigating arson at restaurant in Scarborough shopping plaza CP24

citynews.ca / Arson suspected in 2-alarm fire at Scarborough Indian restaurant

Toronto fire crews worked to contain a two-alarm blaze following a suspected arson case at an Indian cuisine restaurant in Scarborough. First responders were called to Shaaz Indian Cuisine located at 2300 Lawrence Avenue East near Kennedy Road just before 3 a.m. on Friday for reports of a…

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