Cars set on fire, explosions heard in suspected arson in Montreal neighborhood

Residents of a quiet residential street in Île-Bizard woke up to the sound of explosions when three cars were set alight Thursday morning.

The Montreal police fire brigade is investigating the alleged act.

Authorities were called to the scene on Laurier Street shortly after 3:45 a.m.

The large flames managed to spread to the three cars parked at the entrance of a home.

“The smell of gasoline was very strong when officers arrived,” police said.

Burned to the ground, police say all vehicles are a complete and total loss.

The intensity of the fire partially damaged the house and burned the garage doors.

According to police, no injuries were reported.

Police said a security camera captured the events, including two suspects who fled the scene.

The owner of the house is known to police and allegedly has a criminal record.

Investigators are very busy as this is the fourth suspected arson incident in Montreal in five days.

No arrests have been made and all cases are ongoing.

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