Man dangles from high-rise balcony to escape fire in Toronto

Neighbours watched in disbelief and horror as a man dangled from a Toronto high-rise balcony.
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[@pasqualinamichelaconsiglio9391]

Were there smoke alarms in the unit? Out in the hall?

[@PWingert1966]

There are all the required alarms and they are tested on a regular basis. This building does not require sprinklers due to its age and construction methods. There are firewalls between every two apartments and firehoses and extinguishers in cabinets for use by professionals.

[@vincevincent6984]

It’s a shame the Brazilian fella trapped on a balcony didn’t attempt to do the same . Such a horrific unimaginable death after saving his family. Glad this guy made it out safely. I’ve mapped out all my escape routes of course it’s easier said then done especially when you have loved ones to save before yourself.

[@SRM_NZ]

cooking 'P'?

[@mattwood3773]

Patak's?

[@PWingert1966]

It's unlikely to be a kitchen fire. Those are quite common in this building and rarely transition out of the kitchen area. This was some other activity. I am guessing some sort some sort of accelerant (Possibly an aerosol based one) may have been involved. It took less than ten minutes for the entire apartment to be engulphed in flames. The nature of the accelerant and the process that initiated the fire have not been disclosed yet.

[@blissr6277]

Is this a push in p joke?