Police Say Deadly Montreal Fire Last March Now a Criminal Investigation

Police Say Deadly Montreal Fire Last March Now a Criminal Investigation
The site of a fire in Old Montreal that killed seven people sits behind fencing on Aug. 3, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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A fire last March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation, city police said Monday.

Traces of fire accelerants were found at the site, which can help explain why the flames spread so quickly, Insp. David Shane told reporters.