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Subway service resumes after fire at Kennedy Station caused rush hour delays

A fire at track level at Kennedy station has disrupted subway service and caused headaches for commuters during the morning rush hour.
Commuters line up to enter shuttle buses at Kennedy Station. (Kirthana Sasitharan/CBC)

A fire at track levelat Kennedy stationdisrupted subway service and caused headaches for commuters duringthe morning rush hour.

Toronto firefighters werecalled to Kennedy Station at 7:20 a.m. for a report of smoke coming from the track level.

Capt.Adrian RatushniakofToronto FireServices saidthey found a "light haze of smoke" and say the cause is believed to be a smoulderingrailtie.

He says thefire has now been put out, and crews have cleared the scene.

During the investigation subway trains turned back atWarden Station, and shuttle buses were running between Warden and Kennedy stations.

TTC says subway service has resumed.