Sherbrooke police are investigating a suspicious fire that displaced a family in the Saint-Élie neighborhood overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Authorities responded to the residence after reports of a blaze, though no injuries were reported. The fire caused significant damage to the home, rendering it uninhabitable and leaving the occupants without shelter.
Investigators have classified the incident as suspicious based on preliminary findings at the scene. A police investigator and a forensic identification technician are scheduled to examine the property Tuesday to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about residential fire safety in the region, particularly as officials work to establish whether the blaze was intentionally set.
