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Major fire in Verdun leaves 18 families without a home | CityNews Montreal

City News Montreal03.18.2025
Major fire in Verdun leaves 18 families without a home | CityNews Montreal
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TL;DR
A fire in Verdun has left 18 families homeless and destroyed several apartments. Firefighters responded quickly, but the response was complicated by the structure of the building. Local organizations are providing assistance to the displaced families. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which has raised concerns about safety in older buildings.

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