An electrical fire at two residential buildings is now under control in Thorncliffe Park, according to Toronto Fire Services.

The fire is affecting electrical power at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd., two buildings that are connected, according to Alex Vashkevich, a public information officer at Toronto Fire Services.

An electrical panel was smouldering and the fire spread into the walls of the basement level where electrical panels are housed for both buildings.

Vashkevich said there were no flames and no smoke above ground.

Toronto Hydro has been asked to shut off power to both building, while Toronto Fire Services has requested a shelter bus for residents.

According to the TTC, buses are not stopping between Overlea Boulevard at Thorncliffe Park Drive (West) and Thornc

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