Downtown Montreal's Ferreira Cafe was ordered to close its terrasse on the first night of the Montreal Grand Prix due to fire hazard concerns.

Downtown Montreal restaurant Ferreira Cafe was ordered to close its packed terrasse on the first night of the Montreal Grand Prix as fire prevention officers claimed it posed a fire hazard. Owner Sandra Ferreira expressed her frustration and embarrassment for the city, stating that the officers waited until the busiest night of the year to enforce the bylaw. Ferreira claimed she had the proper permits for the terrasse.