(Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue) Rude awakening for residents of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, in the West Island of Montreal, evacuated due to an arson attack.
A 911 call made around 2:15 a.m. Saturday alerted emergency services to a truck on fire on Chemin de l’Anse à l’Orme.
The flames quickly spread to several other vehicles.
“As a preventive measure, the police evacuated several residences on Bridgewood Street. Firefighters then brought the flames under control,” said Sabrina Gauthier, spokesperson for the Montreal Police Department (SPVM).
The damage is limited to the vehicles that were engulfed in flames, but it is considerable.
“According to the information received, several suspects were seen on the scene setting the fire. We have no arrests at this time,” said Officer Gauthier.
A security perimeter was set up in the area and investigators from the SPVM arson division were called to the scene.
The investigation is continuing.