Toronto Church Fire That Destroyed Rare Paintings Deemed Possible Arson: Police

Firefighters work to put out a blaze at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto’s west end on June 9, 2024. The Canadian Press/Cole Burston

A fire at a historic Toronto church that destroyed rare frescoes is now being investigated as a possible arson case, according to police.

A four-alarm fire broke out at St. Anne’s Anglican church on June 9, 2024, destroying the building and damaging Group of Seven murals that were inside.