A barbershop in Laval was broken in a suspected arson fireplace early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation and the evacuation of close by residents.
Laval police (SPL) responded to a 911 name at roughly 4 a.m. reporting a hearth at a industrial constructing on De la Concorde Boulevard East within the metropolis’s Pont-Viau neighbourhood.
The blaze brought on injury to a barbershop situated on the bottom flooring of the constructing. As a precaution, tenants dwelling in flats above the enterprise had been pressured to go away their houses whereas emergency crews responded to the scene.
No accidents had been reported.
In line with police, witnesses reported seeing a suspect fleeing the realm earlier than authorities arrived. Investigators imagine the fireplace could have been intentionally set.
A 21-year-old lady believed to be related to the incident was arrested close by. She is predicted to be questioned by investigators later Monday as police work to find out the circumstances surrounding the fireplace.
The investigation stays ongoing.
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