Sherbrooke police and firefighters responded early Monday to a suspicious fire reported near the Abénaquis power station at 120 rue Abénaquis, the Service de police de Sherbrooke said in a release.
What happened
Calls to the emergency line alerted authorities to flames at about 4 a.m. on Oct. 12. Firefighters and police were dispatched and crews extinguished the flames quickly, the police statement said. At the time the release was issued, patrol officers were securing the scene while investigators continued their work.
Investigation under way
The police characterized the blaze as suspicious based on information gathered at the scene, but they did not specify what prompted that assessment or describe any apparent damage. The cause has not been established.
- An investigator is expected to attend the scene.
- A forensic identification technician will be on site during the day to assist the probe.
- Patrol officers remained securing the area following the initial response.
"Information gathered at the scene suggested the fire was suspicious," the police release said.
Local context and public impact
The incident occurred adjacent to a local power-station site, raising understandable concern for nearby residents and businesses. Police statements did not indicate any interruption to services or injuries. Authorities have limited details publicly available as the investigation continues.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Location | 120 rue Abénaquis |
| Time reported | About 4 a.m., Oct. 12 |
| Responding agencies | Service de police de Sherbrooke; local firefighters |
| Investigation status | Scene secured; investigator and forensic identification technician expected to attend; cause undetermined |
Police did not release further details about what raised officers' suspicions nor describe any physical damage. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Service de police de Sherbrooke. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
