December 2, 2014
A criminal court has announced a conviction resulting in a prison sentence of three years plus $26,100 in restitution against the owner of a Toronto rooming house in connection with a fire in March 2011.
The owner was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death, criminal negligence causing bodily harm and four counts of criminal mischief.
The Ontario Fire Code charges are still in the provincial court system.
Toronto Fire Services reminds landlords and tenants they can contact the City of Toronto's Fire Prevention division to request an inspection by calling 416-338-9107. Non-compliance may result in legal proceedings under the Criminal Code and/or under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
The prosecution of these charges was made possible through the combined efforts of the Ontario Fire Marshal, Toronto Police Service, and Toronto Fire Services.
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