Police and fire officials are investigating a suspected arson after a blaze erupted at a restaurant on Verdun Street near Second Avenue in the Verdun borough of Montreal early Saturday morning. The fire was first reported at approximately 2:30 a.m., when a citizen alerted authorities to flames coming from the establishment.
Responding units from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) arrived on scene together with members of the Montreal Fire Department. According to the fire crew, the flames were brought under control using a portable fire extinguisher before they could spread further. The quick response limited damage to the interior of the restaurant, and no additional emergency resources were required.
Following the containment of the fire, SPVM officers opened an arson investigation. Detectives are now reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident, including statements from the reporting citizen and any available surveillance footage. The investigation is being treated as a suspected criminal act, and police have indicated that they will pursue all leads to determine the cause of the fire.
The restaurant, located on a busy stretch of Verdun Street, serves both local residents and visitors to the neighbourhood. While the incident occurred in the early hours, the location remains a notable part of the community’s commercial landscape. Authorities have not released further details about the progress of the investigation, and no arrests have been made at this stage.
The SPVM and the fire department have reminded the public that any suspicious activity, especially involving fire, should be reported promptly. They continue to work together to ensure public safety and to address potential criminal conduct involving arson in the city.