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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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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