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Montreal arson squad investigates car fire in LaSalle

By Rachel Lau Global News

Posted January 28, 2016 6:36 am

Updated January 28, 2016 2:13 pm

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Click to play video: 'Montreal police investigate Lasalle car fire' — WATCH ABOVE: The Montreal police arson squad is investigating after a car was set on fire in LaSalle. Global's Kelly Greig reports – Jan 28, 2016

LASALLE – The Montreal police arson squad is investigating after a parked car was set on fire in LaSalle.

Officers received a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. about a vehicle in flames in a driveway on Centrale Street.

Police confirmed car fire in LaSalle was targeted. They also confirm it is not linked to a similar incident in Brossard
— Kelly Greig (@KellyGreig) January 28, 2016

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“A man wearing a mask was seen near the car throwing an incendiary object,” said Manuel Couture with Montreal police.

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“The car is a total loss.”

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This is all that's left after a car was lit on fire last night in LaSalle. Another car was severely damaged pic.twitter.com/MzfPYSkPHX
— Kelly Greig (@KellyGreig) January 28, 2016

A nearby vehicle was also greatly damaged.

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