Fire crews thaw rapper Drake’s giant ice installation in Toronto
Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.
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"I supported the fire department's decision to melt down the ice."
— Olivia Chow , Politician
"people showed up with flammable liquids and open flames to try to speed up the melting process"
— Jim Jessop , Executive
"As Toronto’s Fire Chief, my top priority is keeping Torontonians safe. As a result, we are initiating measures under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act to mitigate the risk to public safety."
— Jim Jessop , Executive
"I’m excited too, it’s going to be a great summer … but please, be safe."
— Olivia Chow , Politician
"open flames and flammable liquids in an uncontrolled environment cause an 'immediate threat to life.'"
— Jim Jessop , Executive
"I think Drake’s made a lot of positive contributions to the city of Toronto."
— Brad Bradford , Politician
Key People
Adin Ross is a popular streamer and friend of Drake.
Brad Bradford is a city councillor running for mayor in the fall election.
Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
Jim Jessop is the Toronto Fire Chief who addressed safety concerns during the ice installation incident.
Kishka is a Twitch streamer who attracted attention for breaking into Drake's ice sculpture.
Matte Babel is a member of Drake's management crew.
The Mayor of Toronto who paid tribute to Officer Pinizzotto.
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Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.
Toronto firefighters melted Drake's 'Iceman' ice sculpture after fans used flammable liquids and open flames to speed up the process, creating safety concerns.
Firefighters are melting Drake's ice sculpture after individuals used flames to try to melt it, posing safety risks.
Fire crews are dismantling Drake's ice sculpture in response to public safety concerns after fans attempted to melt it using open flames.
Firefighters are melting Drake's ice sculpture after fans used pickaxes and flames to uncover the album release date, creating safety hazards.
Fire crews are melting Drake's ice sculpture after fans used extreme measures to uncover the album release date, leading to safety concerns.
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