Laval police investigating set of suspicious fires

Police are investigating two separate fires in Laval that have been described as suspicious.

The first fire broke out at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, in a hair salon on des Laurentides Boulevard.

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After putting out the blaze, firefighters discovered certain unspecified elements that were deemed suspicious, police said.

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No one was injured, but the building was heavily damaged.

“We can say it’s a total loss,” said Laval police spokesperson Michel Lamarre.

The second fire being investigated by police, happened in Laval-Ouest in a home under construction on 15 Avenue.

The blaze broke out at 1 a.m. on Saturday, and quickly spread to a nearby house.

Lamarre said no one was injured, but several neighbouring houses were evacuated.

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According to police, the building under construction was destroyed, as was the home next door.

The cause of both fires are under investigation.

Lamarre said there have been no arrests.