Fire destroys 3 trucks, damages 10 vehicles in Montreal

A Montreal police cruiser. (LA PRESSE CANADIENNE/Christopher Katsarov)

Three trucks were engulfed in flames, and 10 other vehicles were damaged after an early morning fire at an outdoor parking area in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 1:30 a.m. about the incident on Saint François Road and Donahue Street.

“When police arrived, firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze, with three trucks engulfed in flames,” said Manuel Couture, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “The fire caused damage to 10 other vehicles parked nearby.”

There have been no arrests, and there were no reported injuries.

“Incendiary materials were found at the scene,” said Couture.

A security perimeter has been established in the area.

The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.