Police launched an investigation following a “suspicious” fire that broke out in a residence in Kirkland, on Montreal’s West Island, overnight.
Montreal police (SPVM) were called around 12:00 a.m. to Hedgerow Street, near Lacey Green Street, in Kirkland. The person who initially contacted emergency services did not specify the reason for the call.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a residence on fire. They then called the fire department.
“Once the fire was under control, the firefighters transferred the investigation to the SPVM. The fire is considered a suspicious fire,” said SPVM spokesperson Antony Dorélas.
The fire did not cause any injuries, but damage to the residence was significant, said Dorelas.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and the arson unit is investigating the incident.
Pointe-aux-Trembles fire
Half an hour earlier, another fire broke out at a residential building in Pointe-aux-Trembles.
Emergency services were called to an apartment complex on 27th Ave., near Notre-Dame Street East.
Firefighters believe the fire started in the kitchen on a third-floor apartment, which forced the evacuation of the entire 16-unit building.
The Red Cross took in one family who was left homeless by the blaze, while other residents returned to their apartment.
The flames were quickly brought under control by 40 firefighters, and damage was limited to the one unit.
-With files from La Presse Canadienne