Toronto police confirmed that an arson fire damaged the residence of Liberal Member of Parliament Salma Zahid on the night of August 27, 2026. The blaze destroyed two vehicles parked at the property in the Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East riding. Police investigations led to the charging of one man in connection with the incident and the issuance of a warrant for a second suspect who remains at large.
According to law‑enforcement officials, the fire was set overnight and was contained before it could cause damage to the house itself. Emergency responders focused on extinguishing the flames that engulfed the two cars, which were reported as completely destroyed. No injuries were reported among occupants or neighbours.
The Crown has laid an arson charge against a male individual whose identity has not been disclosed publicly. A separate arrest warrant has been filed for an additional suspect who is also unnamed. Authorities have not released further details about the relationship between the two men or any motive for the attack.
The incident has prompted a heightened police presence in the neighbourhood as investigators continue to gather evidence. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage and conducting interviews with local residents to locate the second suspect. The Toronto Police Service emphasized that the case remains active and that the public should contact authorities with any information that could assist the investigation.
The arson attack on the MP’s home marks a rare occurrence of politically linked property damage in the city. While the motive remains undetermined, police have stressed that the investigation is focused on the criminal act itself rather than any political affiliation. The case is expected to proceed through the court system following the charging of the first individual and the continued search for the second suspect.