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‘Accidental’ fire erupts at Longueuil encampment

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Published: February 25, 2026 at 7:36AM EST

A fire ignited at an encampment in Longueuil’s Greenfield Park borough, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Pedro Querido/CTV News)

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