2023 Old Montreal fire

On March 16, 2023, a fire destroyed a heritage property in the neighbourhood of Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fire killed seven people, most of whom were Airbnb tenants.[1] The building had Airbnb rental units despite the fact that they are illegal in the part of Old Montreal where the building is located.[2] After the fire, Airbnb announced it would crackdown on illegal rentals.[3] Quebec's Chief Coroner has said that it will hold an inquest into the fire.[4]

Victims included Saniya Khan, Camille Maheux, Nathan Sears, An Wu, and Dania Zafar.[5] At least two of the victims, Nathan Sears and An Wu, were academics who were visiting Montreal for conferences.[5]

References
  1. Leavitt, Sarah (April 6, 2023). "Heartbroken families of 7 killed in Old Montreal fire search for answers".
  2. Shingler, Benjamin (March 25, 2023). "Prior to going up in flames, Old Montreal building was considered 'fire trap' by worried renters".
  3. Thomas, Katelyn (March 24, 2023). "Old Montreal fire: Airbnb to crack down on illegal rentals in Quebec". Montreal Gazette.
  4. Lofaro, Joe (April 4, 2023). "Coroner launches public inquiries into fatal Old Montreal fire, police officer's death".
  5. Jonas, Sabrina. "Last 2 victims found after deadly Old Montreal fire". CBC. Retrieved 5 April 2023.


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