Montreal arson squad investigating car fire [Video]

The Montreal police (SPVM) arson squad is investigating after a vehicle was torched in the Saint-Leonard borough.

Police responded to 911 calls at 12:15 a.m. about an explosion on Provencher Boulevard near Delage Street.

SPVM spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said that when police arrived, Montreal firefighters were at work containing the fire.

“Certain elements give reason to believe that there was an arson committeed on that vehicle,” said Brabant.

The vehicle is a total loss, and the investigation is ongoing.

No one was injured.