The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) are investigating two suspicious fires that took place in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Wednesday.
The first was at a residence on Alain Street in the Saint-Athanase-Sud district around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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There were no injuries in the fire that destroyed the house.
The second took place after 11 p.m. in a pet supply store on Highway 104 in the Iberville district of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Flames destroyed the commercial building, there were no injuries as the building was empty at the time of the fire.
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“The two fires might be linked, but it’s too early to say at this time,” said SQ spokesperson Joyce Kemp.
“Our detectives will be investigating both scenes [Thursday].”