TTC Line 5 Eglinton shut down between Mount Pleasant and Don Valley due to smoke
Toronto Fire responded to reports of a fire in a westbound car Monday morning. Shuttle buses are running while the upper main line remains powered down.
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A section of the TTC's Line 5 Eglinton is down Monday after smoke was detected in one of the westbound cars. Toronto Fire responded around 10 a.m. to reports of a fire and found smoke in the car, evacuating riders and ventilating it out. Power was shut down to the upper main line.
There is no service between Mount Pleasant and Don Valley stations. Shuttle buses are running to cover the route. No injuries have been reported.
The facts
Which TTC line was shut down on July 13, 2026?
Line 5 Eglinton was shut down between Mount Pleasant and Don Valley stations on July 13, 2026 after smoke was detected in a westbound car.
What time did Toronto Fire respond?
Toronto Fire responded around 10 a.m. on July 13, 2026 to reports of a fire in a westbound car on Line 5 Eglinton.
How is service being maintained on the affected route?
Shuttle buses are running between Mount Pleasant and Don Valley stations on Line 5 Eglinton to cover the route while the upper main line remains powered down.
