Toronto Fire say they have controlled and isolated the huge 6 alarm fire in a mattress factory at 198 Fairbank Ave. near Castlefield Ave and Caledonia Rd. At its height, people on South Bayview Ave. could see the drifting smoke to the north. Fire Capt. Mike Strapko said 120 firefighters and 30 fire trucks were employed against the blaze. By early afternoon, with some walls having collapsed, fire officials made a decision to stay outside the factory. They said it may be necessary to use heavy equipment to get at any remaining fire. There are no reports of injuries. The area was evacuated and school children kept in class during the morning firefighting. This fire was reported around 8:30 a.m.
