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A fire at a historic Montreal building forced the closure of the Jacques Cartier Bridge on January 21, 2026, during rush hour.
A fire at a vacant, historic industrial building near the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal led to the bridge’s full closure on January 21, 2026, during morning rush hour.
The blaze, which started late Tuesday night on the first floor of a 1910-era structure on De Lorimier Avenue, spread rapidly, prompting emergency crews to shut down all traffic lanes, sidewalks, and a multi-use path due to heavy smoke and fears of structural collapse.
Over 100 firefighters responded, and the fire remained active into Wednesday, with no injuries reported.
The cause is under investigation, and officials expect the bridge to remain closed for several days while safety assessments are completed.
Un incendio en un histórico edificio de Montreal obligó al cierre del puente Jacques Cartier el 21 de enero de 2026, durante la hora punta.