# Toronto police investigate business arson near Danforth Avenue

> Police are seeking a suspect after a fire caused extensive damage at a business near Sibley Avenue.

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- Country: Canada
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:46:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-19T09:46:57+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-17
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Toronto Police opened an arson investigation after a fire in the Danforth Avenue and Sibley Avenue area at about 6 p.m. on October 17. According to police, a person briefly attended the entrance of a business and left; a fire started shortly afterward at the point where the person had been, causing extensive damage.

Police said the suspect is wanted in connection with the arson investigation and released images to help identify the person. The investigation remains active. The police release did not state whether anyone was injured.

## Data

### Source-reported details

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Methodology: Dates and counts are taken from the authority’s release; fields not stated by the source are left null.

| Incident date | Approximate time | Police-reported impact |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | About 6:00 p.m. | Extensive damage to a business; injuries not stated |

Sources: <https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/67147/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/toronto-danforth-business-arson-investigation-2026-10-17/data/source-reported-details?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/toronto-danforth-business-arson-investigation-2026-10-17/data/source-reported-details?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Toronto Police Service](<https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/67147/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-19; Published: 2026-10-18)

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