Montreal arson squad investigating vehicle fire in Saint-Leonard

Montreal Fire Department/Securite incendie Montreal - file photo. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News Montreal)

Montreal police (SPVM) are looking for three suspects after a vehicle fire in the Saint-Leonard borough early Saturday morning.

Police report that a call came in at around 12:15 a.m. reporting a Land Rover Discovery on fire in the driveway of a private residence on Copernic Street near Couture Boulevard.

A home nearby was evacuated due to the intense flames and around five people were forced into the street, according to SPVM spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant.

No one was injured and the residents were able to re-enter their homes once the fire was put out.

The SUV is a total loss and witnesses told police that they saw three suspects leaving the scene quickly in a vehicle together.

The investigation was transferred to the arson squad.

With reporting from CTV News Montreal journalist Olivia O’Malley.