Overview
- The Mimimelon bakery on Saint‑Louis Street was gutted by a fire that investigators say was deliberately set, and the owners called the business a “total loss.”
- About 60 Montreal firefighters fought the blaze for roughly two hours and no injuries were reported.
- Officers responded to an earlier failed arson attempt at the same location earlier in the week, and police say evidence from the second fire suggests the business was specifically targeted.
- The SPVM’s arson squad and hate‑crimes unit are jointly investigating, police are processing the scene and interviewing owners and witnesses, and no arrests have been made so far.
- Jewish advocacy groups have raised concern that the repeated attacks may reflect antisemitic intent, a development that has increased local worry about the safety of kosher businesses and could lead to a sustained police presence.