5 vehicles set on fire in Montreal

A resident of Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough say he's in shock after five vehicles were set on fire.

Five vehicles were set on fire early Wednesday morning in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough.

Montreal police (SPVM) received several 911 calls at 4 a.m. about the blazes on Gold, Brunet and Noël streets.

“When the police arrived on the scene, the Montreal Fire Department was already containing the fires,” said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “The burning vehicles were two cars and three SUVs.”

She adds that the nearby properties did not sustain damage, and no incendiary materials were found on site.

However, all the vehicles are considered total losses.

“According to the initial information, one or more suspects would have set the fires on the vehicle and then fled before the arrival of police,” said Chèvrefils.

There were no reported injuries, and there have been no arrests.

“It’s really scary,” said Thierry Revah, who says he has lived in the area for 40 years. “I can’t say anything. I’m just shocked by what happened. Usually, it’s a really quiet street. I don’t understand. I really don’t understand what happened.”

The investigation has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.