A 71-year-old man was dramatically rescued by firefighters in the early hours of Monday after being trapped in a burning residence in the city of Quebec. The incident, which authorities quickly classified as an arson attack, culminated in the arrest of a 52-year-old man directly at the scene. The agile and coordinated intervention of emergency teams was crucial to prevent a tragedy of greater proportions, ensuring the safety of the septuagenarian. Policiais and firefighters responded to the call at around 2:40 am, heading to Route de l’Aéroport, in the L’Ancienne-Lorette area. Duas other people who were inside the house were evacuated by the police before the firefighters even fully arrived, indicating the urgency of the situation.
Resgate of 71 year old man on fire
Firefighters managed to access the second floor of the property to help the 71-year-old man, who was trapped by the intense flames. The victim remained in the burning building for approximately 10 minutes, according to preliminary information released by the teams. Após was removed from the scene in critical conditions, the elderly man received resuscitation maneuvers in the rescue scene, which were successful. Ele was immediately taken to a nearby hospital center where he was treated for injuries that, fortunately, were not life-threatening.
Suspeito, 52 years old, is arrested for arson
- A 52-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the fire, shortly after the rescue and flame control operation. Ele is considered the main suspect in setting fire to the property and faces formal charges by authorities. The charges include:
- Incêndio criminal
- Negligência criminal
The Quebec (SPVQ) police fully took over the investigation of the case, after Comissariado of Incêndios carried out the first technical surveys. Unidade of Identificação Judicial (UIJ) was mobilized to collect all pertinent evidence. The suspect remains in custody and is expected to be formally interrogated by investigators in the coming days.
Danos to building and supporting Cruz Vermelha
The residential building suffered significant damage to its structure due to the intense fire, impacting the house. Firefighters managed to control the fire effectively, preventing it from spreading to neighboring properties and minimizing additional risks in the region. Cruz Vermelha was immediately called in to provide assistance and support to those left homeless by the incident, ensuring immediate support for victims affected by the destruction.