2023 Old Montreal fire
On March 16, 2023, a fire destroyed a heritage property on Place d'Youville in the neighbourhood of Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fire killed seven people, most of whom were Airbnb tenants.[3] The building had Airbnb rental units despite the fact that they are illegal in the part of Old Montreal where the building is located.[4] After the fire, Airbnb announced it would crackdown on illegal rentals.[5] Quebec's Chief Coroner has said that it will hold an inquest into the fire.[6]
 Aftermath of the fire, day after on March 17, 2023. | |
| Date | 16 March 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time | 05:45 a.m. EST (fire began)[1] |
| Duration | 4 hours (under control)[1] |
| Location | Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45.5019°N 73.5546°W |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Deaths | 7[2] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 15 (9 hospitalized)[2] |
Victims included Saniya Khan, Camille Maheux, Nathan Sears, An Wu, and Dania Zafar.[7] At least two of the victims, Nathan Sears and An Wu, were academics who were visiting Montreal for conferences.[7]
References
- "1 missing, 9 hospitalized after 5-alarm fire in Old Montreal". CityNews. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- "Last 2 victims of Old Montreal fire identified". CBC Lite. CBC News. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- Leavitt, Sarah (6 April 2023). "Heartbroken families of 7 killed in Old Montreal fire search for answers".
- Shingler, Benjamin (25 March 2023). "Prior to going up in flames, Old Montreal building was considered 'fire trap' by worried renters".
- Thomas, Katelyn (24 March 2023). "Old Montreal fire: Airbnb to crack down on illegal rentals in Quebec". Montreal Gazette.
- Lofaro, Joe (4 April 2023). "Coroner launches public inquiries into fatal Old Montreal fire, police officer's death".
- Jonas, Sabrina. "Last 2 victims found after deadly Old Montreal fire". CBC. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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