Montreal police investigating suspected arson at downtown restaurant

Sign at the entrance of Yoko Luna restaurant on de la Montagne St. in Montreal downtown, as SPVM's Arson Squad investigates overnight fire on Nov. 27, 2025 (Jonathan Nudell, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted November 27, 2025 7:20 am.

Last Updated November 27, 2025 11:47 am.

Montreal Police (SPVM) are investigating a suspected arson at a restaurant downtown. 

SPVM say they received a 911 at 1:55 a.m. call about a fire starting at the Yoko Luna restaurant on de la Montagne St. near Sainte-Catherine W. St. 

When police arrived on scene, a minor fire was underway. The Montreal Fire Department (SIM) quickly brought the fire under control. 

“According to the initial information, incendiary material was found near the fire and suspects fled before police arrived, possibly in a vehicle,” according to Florence Stafford, spokesperson for the SPVM. 

Photo of Yoko Luna restaurant
Police tape seen at the entrance of Yoko Luna restaurant on de la Montagne St. in downtown Montreal, as SPVM’s Arson Squad investigates overnight fire on Nov. 27, 2025 (Jonathan Nudell, CityNews)

No injuries were reported, but there was minor damage to the property. 

Stafford said the investigation is ongoing and will be handled by the SPVM Arson Squad. 

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