Update 3:16 p.m. Fire and police crews were still on the scene of a fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon at Aurora Auto Collision & Repairs on Edward Street.
Edward remained closed between Metcalfe Street and Connaughton Avenue as of 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, while crews continued to work in the area of the Aurora auto shop. Holes could seen through the roof of the barn-like structure.
Rudy Morassutti said he saw the building “smouldering big time,” around 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Residents living in the area have seen a flurry of fire trucks in recent days, with police investigating an arson case relating to a separate fire on Edward Street on Feb. 9.
“I just assumed it was the train, it was waking me up early, but then when I opened the windows to see they were back, which seemed unusual since they were here on Sunday,” said Joan MacMillan, who has lived in her houses on neighbouring Mosley Street for more than 20 years. “It’s kept all of us up.”
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Update 1:37 p.m.: York Regional Police have said they expect Edward Street to be closed for a "prolonged period with no estimated time of reopening," according to a post on X (Twitter).
Police also reminded residents to avoid the area and find alternate routes and avoid the area.
**UPDATE**
— York Regional Police (@YRP) February 12, 2025
- roads are expected to be closed for a prolonged period with no estimated time of reopening
- community members are reminded to please find alternate routes and avoid the area https://t.co/YvNOu3jUpH
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A structure fire has closed Edward Street in Aurora, as of around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Central York Fire Services were responding to reports of a structure fire on Edward Street, near the Aurora GO Station, according to York Regional Police.
The road had been closed between Metcalfe Street and Connaught Avenue as crews dealt with the fire.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, according to police.
Police asked residents to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
Police have also been investigating a separate fire on Edward Street, which happened on Sunday, Feb. 9.
More to come.
