Residential-commercial building in Montreal hit by alleged arson

A residential-commercial building in Montreal’s Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough was hit by an alleged arson attack, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News)

A mixed residential-commercial building in Montreal’s Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough was hit by an alleged arson attack early Tuesday morning.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 12:50 a.m. about the incident on Saint-Zotique Street near Chabot Street.

“When officers arrived at the scene, the Montreal Fire Department was already getting the fire under control,” said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “No incendiary material was found.”

She notes that damage to the building is considered minor.

“Certain elements on the scene suggested a fire of a criminal nature,” said Chèvrefils, adding that police are investigating and plan to look at surveillance footage in the area.

There were no reported injuries.