Police investigate vehicle fire in Montreal North

SPVM vehicle in Montreal's Saint-Leonard on March 31, 2025. (Pamela Pagano, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted September 17, 2025 7:44 am.

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a vehicle was set on fire in Montreal North early Wednesday morning.

At around 4:45 a.m. a call was made to 911 about the incident on the corner of Désy Avenue and Maurice-Duplessis Blvd.

When officers arrived to the scene, they said that they located a burning vehicle — firefighters quickly brought the flames under control.

“According on the first information that we have, the cause of the fire was criminal,” said Julien Lévesque, a SPVM spokesperson.

No arrests have been made so far, and no reported injuries.

An investigation is ongoing from the SPVM’s arson unit.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Laval transit cuts leave nearly 2,000 daily riders affected; councilor raises concerns

Laval’s transit agency, the Société de transport de Laval (STL), began cancelling daily bus trips on Tuesday due to unusual difficulties with its internal parts supply chain and fleet management, saying...

19m ago

64-year-old man seriously injured in Saint-Leonard collision

A 64-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle late Friday night in Montreal’s Saint-Leonard borough. Montreal police (SPVM) say the collision happened around 10:30 p.m. at...

2h ago

Snow and gusty winds hit Montreal; more flurries expected Sunday

Montrealers woke up to a snowy start Saturday as a late-winter system moved across the region, bringing fresh accumulation and strengthening winds. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts about...

2h ago

Surveillance video presented in closing arguments in drive-by that killed Montreal teen

Closing arguments from the crown in the case of the two men facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Meriem Boundaoui concluded on Friday. In a Montreal courtroom, crown prosecutor...

18h ago

Top Stories

Laval transit cuts leave nearly 2,000 daily riders affected; councilor raises concerns

Laval’s transit agency, the Société de transport de Laval (STL), began cancelling daily bus trips on Tuesday due to unusual difficulties with its internal parts supply chain and fleet management, saying...

19m ago

64-year-old man seriously injured in Saint-Leonard collision

A 64-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle late Friday night in Montreal’s Saint-Leonard borough. Montreal police (SPVM) say the collision happened around 10:30 p.m. at...

2h ago

Snow and gusty winds hit Montreal; more flurries expected Sunday

Montrealers woke up to a snowy start Saturday as a late-winter system moved across the region, bringing fresh accumulation and strengthening winds. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts about...

2h ago

Surveillance video presented in closing arguments in drive-by that killed Montreal teen

Closing arguments from the crown in the case of the two men facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Meriem Boundaoui concluded on Friday. In a Montreal courtroom, crown prosecutor...

18h ago

Most Watched Today

2:55
Montreal is home to the first sovereigntist-themed café in Quebec

"Everyone is relevant in the movement," said Aymeric Lalonde, the youth coordinator of OUI Québec. The group advocates for Quebec independence and opened Club Pays in Montreal, the first sovereigntist café in the province. Emily Pasquarelli reports.

15h ago

2:48
New Montreal study shows reversal of diabetes possible in some cases

"Now I know how to be in control of my body," says Claude Brillon, about learning how to reverse his prediabetes diagnosis with help of the team at the EPIC Centre Diabetes Remission Clinic at the Montreal Heart Institute. Corinne Boyer reports.

March 12, 2026 9:54 pm EST EST

3:03
New report shows many Montreal households hit by bedbug infestations

"Year after year, the problem keeps growing," says local exterminator, Mike Andrade, regarding the rise in bedbug infestations that the Housing Committee of La Petite Patrie says is plaguing Montreal households. Corinne Boyer reports.

13h ago

2:17
Carney observes NATO exercises, Poilievre kicks off US trip

While observing Canadian Forces in NATO exercises in Norway, the Prime Minister says Canada will not lift sanctions against Russia. This as the Conservative leader prepares to pitch a new auto pact to the U.S.

9h ago

2:22
Hotels are still widely available in Toronto, while Vancouver could be facing a shortage

Just months away from FIFA WORLD CUP and hotels are still largely available- albeit more expensive than usual. Luxury hotels are trying to lure visitors with theme packages and on-site World CUP dinning and playing experiences.

9h ago

More Videos