MONTREAL – The Montreal police arson squad is investigating after a fire at a bar on Jean Talon Street in the Villeray district.
Police were called to the Empire Café around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday.
“From the first information that we have, it seems like an incendiary object was thrown inside the establishment,” said Manuel Couture with Montreal police.
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Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control.
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The damage is minor and there were no reported injuries.
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