On the night of August 27, 2026, a fire erupted at the Toronto residence of Liberal Member of Parliament Salma Zahid. The blaze quickly engulfed two automobiles parked on the property, resulting in their total loss. Toronto police later announced that one man has been formally charged with arson in connection with the incident, while a second suspect remains at large.
The fire was reported in the early hours, prompting a rapid response from fire crews who were able to extinguish the flames but could not save the vehicles. Both cars were completely destroyed, and no injuries were recorded among occupants or neighbors. The incident took place at Zahid’s home in the Scarborough Centre‑Don Valley East riding, an area she represents in the House of Commons.
Police confirmed that the arson charge has been laid against one individual, though the suspect’s identity has not been released to the public. Authorities have also issued a public appeal for information leading to the apprehension of a second person believed to have participated in the attack. The investigation is being treated as a deliberate act of arson, and investigators are gathering evidence from the scene.
Zahid, who serves as the Liberal MP for the Scarborough Centre‑Don Valley East riding, confirmed that her home was the target of the fire and expressed relief that no one was harmed. She did not provide further details about the motive behind the incident. The targeting of a sitting member’s residence adds a dimension of concern for public officials and underscores the seriousness with which law‑enforcement agencies are pursuing the case.
The police investigation remains open, and officers are continuing to collect any additional information that could aid in identifying the second suspect. No further arrests have been announced at this time.