A vehicle was set on fire in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough, marking yet another incident of arson in the area.
According to Montreal police, the incident occurred on Sunday evening on de Louvain Street near Saint-Laurent Boulevard. The vehicle, a white SUV, was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. However, the vehicle was completely destroyed and the fire also caused damage to a nearby building.
This is the latest in a string of vehicle fires in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. In the past few months, there have been several similar incidents, with vehicles being deliberately set on fire.
Police are currently investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward. They are also urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area.
The motive behind these vehicle fires is still unclear, but authorities are not ruling out the possibility of it being linked to organized crime.
Residents in the area are understandably concerned and are calling for increased police presence and surveillance to prevent further incidents.
In the meantime, police are reminding the public to always be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities.
This latest incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for cooperation between residents and law enforcement to prevent and solve crimes.
