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Arson suspected after Westmount building set ablaze: Montreal police

A commercial building was set on fire in Westmount, Montreal. Wednesday, June 7, 2023. TVA

A commercial building in Westmount was set on fire Wednesday morning.

At around 5:20 a.m., a 911 call reported two suspects leaving the scene on foot in an unknown direction, police said. The building is located on Victoria Street, near De Maisonneuve Street.

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Firefighters were able to contain the flames and limit the damage. There were no reported injuries, and no arrests have been made.

Montreal police said the criminal arson squad has taken over the investigation.

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