A Montreal Apartment Building Fire Left 1 Person Dead

Firefighters were called to an apartment complex in Côte-des-Neiges at around 3 a.m.

"Incendie" inscription on a Laval firetruck.

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A fire in a Montreal apartment building in the early morning of May 30 left one person dead, according to police.

Firefighters were called to a complex on avenue Gatineau in Côte-des-Neiges "shortly before" 3 a.m., SPVM spokesperson Raphäel Bergeron said. They found a body in one apartment while searching the building.

An autopsy will be necessary to identify the individual.

Bergeron added that officials did not find any traces of accelerant or any other suspicious conditions.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

Thomas MacDonald
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Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

A Montreal Apartment Building Fire Left 1 Person Dead

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