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Two men were rushed to hospital with serious burns after a reported explosion in Etobicoke on Monday.

Toronto Fire Services said they were called to 10 Bethridge Road, near Kipling Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard, around 5 p.m.

Firefighters said there were reports of an explosion, as well as smoke and flames.

Crews deemed the blaze a second-alarm and workers were being evacuated from the building, officials said.

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A few people were reportedly working on the roof of a “warehouse-type building” at the time of the incident.

Officials said two men, believed to be in their 30s, were rushed to hospital with serious burns.

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No other injuries were reported.

There is no word on what led to the incident.

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