Fire at Jean Coutu pharmacy in Rosemont under investigation as suspected arson
A fire began around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at the pharmacy on Beaubien Street East. Police believe it was deliberately set.
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A fire at a Jean Coutu pharmacy on Beaubien Street East near 28th Avenue in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough began around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. The Montreal Fire Department extinguished the blaze. Damage to the establishment was significant, but no injuries were reported.
While no incendiary materials were found at the scene, elements investigators discovered led them to believe the fire was deliberately set. No arrests have been made. The SPVM is investigating, with officers analyzing the scene and reviewing surveillance footage. The investigation has been transferred to the SPVM arson squad.
This marks the third suspected arson the department has investigated in recent months — following a fire at a Villeray beauty salon in August and a possible arson at kosher restaurant Nöam the same month. An attempted arson was also reported at a Westmount synagogue in June. Police have not confirmed whether these incidents are connected.
What specific evidence at the scene led police to conclude the fire was deliberately set?
Is this incident being investigated as connected to other recent arson cases in Montreal?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
At a glance
Where is the Jean Coutu pharmacy that caught fire?
The Jean Coutu pharmacy is located on Beaubien Street East near 28th Avenue in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal.
When did the fire start?
The fire began around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Why do police suspect arson?
While no incendiary materials were found at the scene, elements investigators discovered led them to believe the fire was deliberately set. The SPVM arson squad is now investigating.
