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Old Montreal building owner, family of victim sue City of Montreal following deadly fire

The building's owner is blaming the City of Montreal's policies on heritage building modifications for allowing the fire to erupt, while the family of one of the victims is suing both the owner and the city for negligence.

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Old Montreal fire victim's family files $1.5-million lawsuit against city, owner, Airbnb operator

City inspectors visited the building on multiple occasions throughout the years and found numerous irregularities making it “dangerous for life and human safety”

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Fatal fire at Old Montreal Airbnb: criminal case opened

Montreal police say traces of 'accelerant' were discovered at the scene of the fire in Old Montreal that left seven people dead. It is being investigated as a criminal act.

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Fire that killed 7 people in Old Montreal was deliberately set, police say

Police in Montreal now say that traces of accelerant were found in an area of the building where the fire started. The investigation is now a criminal one.

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Fatal fire at Old Montreal Airbnb: criminal case opened

Montreal police say traces of 'accelerant' were discovered at the scene of the fire in Old Montreal that left seven people dead. It is being investigated as a criminal act.

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A decade before fatal blaze, City of Montreal asked that fire safety charges against building's owner be dropped

City’s decision to drop the case is significant as it stopped investigating infractions involving evacuation routes and alarm systems in subsequent years

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Biker gang's patch used in alleged extortion attempt, Montreal court told

The complainant said he was shown the Red Devils patch before he was told it was the gang member's "business card."

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Man tied to Hells Angels on trial for alleged extortion in Côte-des-Neiges

The complainant said he was shown the Red Devils patch before he was told it was the gang member's "business card."

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Montreal building that burned in deadly fire had repeated safety violations, documents show

The building was flagged for safety violations on several occasions since 2009 and some appear to have remained untouched for years

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