Police investigate third arson attempt at Saint-Michel restaurant

Firefighters at the scene of a third arson attempt at a restaurant on Jean-Talon Street near 22nd Avenue in Montreal’s Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough on Sept. 17, 2026. (CityNews)

By Jessica Barile

Posted September 17, 2026 7:17 am.

Last Updated September 17, 2026 8:18 am.

Montreal police are investigating a third arson attempt at an at a restaurant on Jean-Talon Street near 22nd Avenue in Montreal’s Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough.

The SPVM received a 911 call at around 4 a.m. reporting a fire at a business in the area.

Firefighters at the scene of a third arson attempt at a restaurant on Jean-Talon Street near 22nd Avenue in Montreal’s Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough on Sept. 17, 2026. (CityNews)

The building has residential units above the commercial space. Officials ensured all residents were safe.

Fire at Montreal’s St. Michel restaurant on Sept. 17, 2026. (Courtesy: Yazid Cheniti)

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Some incendiary material was found at the scene.

Firefighters were dispatched and worked to bring the blaze under control.

Firefighters at the scene of a third arson attempt at a restaurant on Jean-Talon Street near 22nd Avenue in Montreal’s Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough on Sept. 17, 2026. (CityNews)

No injuries were reported.

The restaurant was previously targeted in two suspected arson incidents in the span of two days, with citizens helping extinguish a fire on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31.

Firefighters at the scene of a third arson attempt at a restaurant on Jean-Talon Street near 22nd Avenue in Montreal’s Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough on Sept. 17, 2026. (CityNews)

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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