The Montreal arson squad is investigating after two vehicles were deliberately set on fire in the Rivière-des-Prairies neighbourhood early Sunday morning. The incidents occurred in the area near 55th Avenue and Perras Boulevard, prompting a swift response from firefighters around 3 a.m.
Details of the Incident
According to Montreal Fire Department officials, crews arrived to find two vehicles fully engulfed in flames. The fires were quickly extinguished, but both vehicles sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported, and the fires did not spread to nearby structures.
The Montreal police arson squad has taken over the investigation. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the fires. Preliminary evidence suggests the fires were intentionally set.
Community Concerns
Residents in the area expressed alarm over the brazen act. Local resident Marie-Claude Tremblay said, “It’s unsettling to see something like this happen in our quiet neighbourhood. We hope the police catch whoever did this.”
This is not the first arson incident in the district this year. In February, a vehicle fire in a nearby parking lot was also deemed suspicious. The arson squad continues to investigate a potential link between the incidents.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information about the fires to contact the Montreal police arson squad or Crime Stoppers anonymously. They are particularly interested in any dashcam footage from the area between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Sunday.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates are expected as more details emerge.
