Vehicle fire on Autoroute 15 Decaire south in Montreal

Police lights on March 31, 2025. (Pamela Pagano, CityNews)

Posted September 21, 2025 2:33 pm.

Last Updated September 21, 2025 2:42 pm.

A white mini van caught fire on the southbound lanes of Autoroute 15 Decaire, causing significant traffic disruption earlier Sunday.

Officials say the car was on fire while it was moving on the highway.

The driver was evaluated by paramedics at the scene, no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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