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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Multiple vehicles damaged after fire in Montreal North
At least 10 vehicles were damaged after a fire ignited in the parking lot of a business in the borough of Montreal North. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News) At least 10 vehicles were damaged after a fire ignited in the parking lot of a business in the borough of Montreal North early Tuesday morning. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 2 a.m. about a vehicle on fire on the corner of Industriel and Lacordaire boulevards. 'When police arrived on the scene, they noticed several vehicles were on fire while the Montreal fire department was on its way to control the fire,' said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police. There were no reported injuries, and there have been no arrests. 'No incendiary object was found at the scene,' she added. 'The scene was protected for investigators.' Damage to the property is considered minor. The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Minor damage after Montreal Old Port business set on fire
An SPVM police officer gets out of his patrol car in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) A business in Montreal's Old Port suffered minor damages after a fire early Friday morning. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 4 a.m. about a suspected break-in at the establishment on Saint-Pierre Street near Saint-Paul Street. 'When police officers arrived on site, they were able to see that there was a fire that was started outside,' said Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson with Montreal police. 'They managed to control the fire with a fire extinguisher. From there, they were able to see that there was a broken window on that business.' Investigators remain on site, and a perimeter has been established in the area. There have been no arrests. The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.
