Two teens questioned in connection to Snowdon Theatre blaze

MONTREAL – Police are meeting with two teenagers in connection to the fire at Snowdon Theatre.

Police are searching for a third suspect.

READ MORE: Montreal firefighters battle blaze at iconic Snowdon Theatre

Fire officials said a supper-hour blaze that tore through the historic theatre Saturday was a case of arson, owing to the building not being connected to sources of gas or electricity.

The three-alarm fire started on the second floor of the theatre, and took around 70 firefighters to get under control.

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There were no reported injuries.

WATCH BELOW: Harvey Kofsky shares his experiences at the Snowdon Theatre.

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Many Montrealers have lamented about the sorry state of the theatre as it had been abandoned since the city kicked a local gymnastics club out two years ago.

It was once a booming theatre in the area, providing an experience usually reserved for big theatres downtown.

It is now up for sale.

READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: City puts Montreal’s historic Snowdon Theatre up for sale

The blaze also caused the evacuation of the nearby Snowdon Deli, another Montreal institution.