On Saturday morning, a tragic fire in the Quartier Saint-Michel neighborhood of Montreal resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The blaze broke out in a residential building located on 42nd Street, near the intersection of 24th Avenue.
Emergency Response and Casualties
Emergency services received a 911 call around 7:30 AM, alerting them to the situation. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the bodies of two victims inside the apartment where the fire had started.
- Two fatalities reported.
- Two individuals seriously injured and transported to the hospital.
- Four others received on-site medical care.
Ongoing Investigation
The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time. The investigation has been handed over to the Montreal Police Service’s arson unit, who will work to ascertain the fire’s origins and circumstances.
More details regarding this tragic incident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
