Two separate arson attacks have occurred in the Ville-Marie neighborhood, leaving residents and authorities concerned.
The first incident took place on Monday night at a residential building on Sainte-Catherine Street. According to Montreal police, a fire was deliberately set in the hallway of the building, causing significant damage. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze.
The second attack occurred on Tuesday morning at a commercial building on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Firefighters were called to the scene and were able to quickly extinguish the flames. However, the building sustained significant damage and the business owner is now facing financial losses.
Authorities are treating both incidents as arson and are actively investigating the matter. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Residents in the area are understandably shaken by these attacks and are calling for increased security measures to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Some have expressed concerns about the safety of their neighborhood and are calling on authorities to take action.
In response, Montreal police have increased patrols in the area and are working closely with the community to address their concerns. They are also reminding residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Arson is a serious crime that not only puts lives at risk but also causes significant damage to property. It is important for the community to come together and work with authorities to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
Anyone with information about these arson attacks is urged to contact Montreal police or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Let us all work together to keep our neighborhoods safe.
