Three years after a fire in Old Montreal claimed seven lives, no criminal charges have been brought. The blaze tore through a heritage building on March 16, 2023, killing six people staying in illegal short-term rentals.
Investigators found traces of an accelerant, suggesting intentional ignition. Court records tie Denis Bégin-a man serving a life sentence for a 1993 murder-to the scene via surveillance footage from before and after the fire.
Montreal police and the prosecutor’s office confirm the investigation remains ongoing, with no public updates expected soon.