 Aftermath of the fire, day after on March 17, 2023.
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| Date | 16 March 2023 |
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| Time | 05:45 a.m. EST (fire began) |
| Duration | 4 hours (under control) |
| Location | Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°30′07″N 73°33′17″W / 45.5019°N 73.5546°W |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 15 (9 hospitalized) |
On March 16, 2023, a fire destroyed a heritage property on Place d'Youville in the neighbourhood of Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fire killed seven people, most of whom were Airbnb tenants. The building had Airbnb rental units despite the fact that they are illegal in the part of Old Montreal where the building is located. After the fire, Airbnb announced it would crackdown on illegal rentals. Quebec's Chief Coroner has said that it will hold an inquest into the fire.
Victims included Saniya Khan, Camille Maheux, Nathan Sears, An Wu, and Dania Zafar. At least two of the victims, Nathan Sears and An Wu, were academics who were visiting Montreal for conferences.