An overnight arson caused considerable damage to a commercial property in the borough of Saint-Laurent early Wednesday.
At around 2 a.m., a 911 call was made reporting a fire in a building in an industrial area near the intersection of Deslauriers and Benjamin-Hudon streets.
After the flames were extinguished, firefighters found evidence of a Molotov cocktail, say police.
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While there was considerable damage to the property, there were no reported injuries and no suspects have been identified.
The Montreal arson squad has taken over the investigation.
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