Montreal, La Plagne, Montaire Fires Prompt Investigations, Evacuations

A series of recent fires in Montreal and other locations has raised concerns regarding safety and potential criminal activity. In Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a fire in an abandoned building is under investigation by police as a possible arson, with a suspect vehicle seen leaving the scene. Meanwhile, a major fire at a hotel in Plagne 2000 in France led to the evacuation of 460 guests and staff, with four individuals requiring hospital treatment, although none suffered life-threatening injuries. Another incident in Montantaire involved a significant apartment fire that required extensive firefighting resources to contain and led to the evacuation of neighboring residents. In the Ville-Marie borough of Montreal, firefighters responded to a blaze in an abandoned residential building, which did not result in injuries but raised alarms about potential power outages. These incidents highlight ongoing fire safety concerns and the need for investigations into their causes.