Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a attainable arson involving two automobiles within the metropolis’s Verdun borough in a single day – behind a residential constructing.
Authorities say they acquired a 911 name round 1:15 a.m. reporting a automobile on fireplace close to Godin and Bannantyne Avenues.
When officers arrived on the scene, the blaze had unfold to a different automobile parked close by.
Residents from a neighbouring constructing had been evacuated out of precaution. However, after an evaluation by firefighters they had been capable of return.
The constructing did maintain some damages – a damaged window and siding appears to have come down. No accidents had been reported.
“Firefighters imagine it’s attainable that an incendiary substance was thrown on one of many vehicles,” mentioned Manuel Couture, a spokesperson for SPVM.
The 2 automobiles have been towed for forensic evaluation. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
