Montreal police are investigating a fire that torched the inside of a hair salon in the Pointe-aux-Trembles area.
Firefighters were called to the commercial and residential building on Sherbrooke East. near 47th Ave. at about 12:30 A.M.
The fire began inside the salon on the ground floor but firefighters managed to keep the flames from spreading to the homes above.
About 20 people were forced from their homes, no one was hurt. All residents were able to return home after the blaze.
Witnesses told police they saw a man throwing an object through the window of the salon before fleeing the scene. Investigators also found signs of forced entry through the back door of the business as well as some incendiary devices inside.
No arrests have been made.