The owner of an Old Montreal building that caught fire in 2023, killing seven people, is being charged with seven counts of manslaughter. The charges against Benamor come nearly three years to the day since the building, a more than 100-year-old heritage property on Place D’Youville, went up in flames. Seven people died when a fire broke out at a heritage building in Old Montreal on March 16, 2023. Photo: Radio-CanadaThe fire, which began in the early hours of the morning on March 16, 2023, left seven people dead. The charges against Benamor allege he committed manslaughter in connection with the deaths of all seven victims.

Source: CBC News March 18, 2026 14:43 UTC