Eight vehicles go up in flames in less than one hour in two Montreal boroughs
Posted June 1, 2023 8:47 am.
Last Updated June 1, 2023 10:37 am.
Eight vehicles were lit on fire in two separate incidents Montreal police are investigating as arson and possible arson.
The first incident occurred in the Lachine borough, at around 1:30 a.m. four vehicles were reported on fire parked outside a commercial building on Pacifique Ave. near Montréal-Toronto Blvd.
It’s the third time the business is the target of arson.
The vehicles are considered total losses, but the fire department managed to put out the flames before the fire spread to the building.
No incendiary objects or accelerants were located on the scene, which is why police are still calling it possible arson.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made so far.
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Less than an hour later at 2:15 a.m. four vehicles were lit on fire parked outside a commercial building in Ville Saint-Laurent located on Lebeau Blvd. near Gince Street.
It is the fourth time this business is the target of arson.
In this case, accelerant was located on the scene and the Montreal police arson squad is investigating.
The vehicles are considered total losses, but the fire did not spread to the building.
Surveillance cameras will be reviewed as officers continue their investigation.
No arrests have been made so far.
The Montreal police force says it is still too early to determine whether both cases are connected.
This Ville Saint-Laurent business was the target of arson for a fourth time on June 1, 2023. (Martin Daigle/CityNews Image)
This Ville Saint-Laurent business was the target of arson for a fourth time on June 1, 2023. (Martin Daigle/CityNews Image)
