Unfinished Leslieville home 'swaying violently' in wind

CTV Toronto: Leaning house of Leslieville Some homes in the area of Leslieville had to be evacuated after an unfinished house began swaying in the wind. Natalie Johnson reports.

A number of residents in Leslieville were evacuated on Wednesday night after Toronto Fire says a house under construction was “swaying violently” in the wind.

Speaking to CP24 Wednesday night, Toronto Fire said the wind damaged a house under construction in the area of Leslie and Queen streets, prompting crews to evacuate nearby townhouses adjacent to the unstable structure.

Officials were unable to provide the exact number of people who were forced to leave their homes last night.

A city building inspector, engineer and contractor are expected to be on the scene this morning.

It is unclear when any of the residents will be allowed to return to their homes.