A small tent camp of roughly ten occupants continues to occupy a vacant lot in Montreal's Saint‑Henri neighbourhood, prompting regular fire‑fighter interventions. The site, situated between the Ville‑Marie Expressway and the Canadian National Railway line, has become a focal point for open‑flame incidents that require the fire department's attention on a recurring basis.
The camp consists of a handful of tents set up on the empty parcel of land adjacent to the major roadway and railway corridor. Residents of the area have observed that fires are lit openly on the site, a practice that has led to multiple calls for service from the fire department. Despite the repeated responses, the tented encampment remains in place, and the open‑fire activity continues.
Firefighter Mehdi Samsari, who has responded to several of the incidents, confirmed that the fire calls have become routine. Samsari noted that each response involves assessing the safety of the flames, ensuring they do not spread to surrounding properties, and extinguishing the fires when necessary. The frequency of these calls underscores the persistent nature of the camp's presence on the lot.
City officials have not released additional details about enforcement actions or relocation plans for the occupants. The ongoing situation reflects a pattern where a modest group maintains a temporary settlement on public or vacant land, while municipal services address the safety concerns that arise from the use of open fires. The fire department continues to monitor the site and respond as needed, maintaining public safety in the Saint‑Henri area.