Montreal North fire displaces seven families as third floor collapses; one firefighter treated for minor injuries

MONTREAL — A fire at a residential building in Montreal North forced seven families to evacuate early on Friday, October 30. The Montreal Fire Department received the call at about 2:15 a.m. about a fire at a three-storey, seven-unit building on Place Joseph-Michaud, near Paul-Letondal Street.

Blaze spread quickly; third floor collapsed

Officials say the blaze spread quickly, causing the building's third floor to collapse and forcing the evacuation of all occupants. About 120 firefighters responded to the four-alarm fire. The fire was under control at the time of reporting but had not been fully extinguished, and the building sustained extensive damage. The Red Cross has taken in the seven affected families.

No evacuees injured; one firefighter hurt

No one among the evacuees was injured, officials say. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital, a detail also reported by CBC. The cause of the fire remains unknown and the investigation is ongoing; officials have not yet said when residents will be able to return.

This report is compiled from CityNews reporting on October 30, 2026, and related CBC reporting; the cause and further arrangements for the displaced families remain subject to updates from the fire department and the Red Cross.