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Man dies after fire engulfs Richmond Hill homes, cars

A man died after a fire engulfed two homes and several vehicles on Crosby Avenue in Richmond Hill on Wednesday morning. York Regional Police said the fire began around 3 a.m.; the man was found unresponsive, taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. Fire Chief Tom Raeburn said three cars were fully ablaze between the two burning houses.
WHO: A man died in a fire, according to York Regional Police.
WHAT: A fire engulfed two homes and several vehicles, and a man later died.
WHEN: Oct 21, 2026
WHERE: Richmond Hill, Canada
WHY: The cause of the fire was not reported.

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