A blaze erupted at a Jean Coutu pharmacy located on Beaubien Street East near 28th Avenue in the Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie area of Montreal at approximately 12:30 a.m. on October 6, 2026. Police and fire crews were dispatched to the early‑morning incident, and officials indicated the fire appears to have been intentionally set.
The Montreal police service (SPVM) and the Montreal Fire Department arrived on scene shortly after the alarm was raised. An investigation is now underway to determine the precise cause of the fire.