A barbershop in Laval, Quebec, was damaged by a suspicious fire early Monday morning, according to local authorities. The fire broke out at the establishment located in the Chomedey district around 3 a.m. Firefighters responded quickly and managed to contain the blaze, but the shop sustained significant damage.
No injuries were reported, but the fire is being treated as suspicious. Laval police have launched an investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
This incident adds to a series of recent suspicious fires in the area. In the past month, several businesses have been targeted, raising concerns among local business owners. The Laval police department is working closely with the fire department to determine if there is a connection between these fires.
Barbershop owner Marco Di Iorio expressed shock and dismay at the incident. “I’ve been running this shop for over 20 years, and nothing like this has ever happened,” he said. “I hope the police catch whoever did this.”
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Laval police or Crime Stoppers.
