Fire at Canadian MP's Home Under Investigation
Two cars were destroyed overnight outside the Toronto home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid, in an incident condemned by Prime Minister Mark Carney. An investigation is underway.
An overnight fire destroyed two vehicles outside the Toronto residence of Salma Zahid, a member of Parliament with Canada's governing Liberal Party. The incident has drawn a public response from the country's top leadership.
Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the episode, though the exact circumstances of how the fire started remain unclear. Authorities are now investigating the incident, including whether it was deliberately targeted at the lawmaker.
Zahid represents the Liberal Party in Canada's Parliament, and the fire occurred outside her private home. No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident, though the two vehicles parked at the property were destroyed.
The case has drawn attention to questions of security for elected officials in Canada. Further details about the investigation's progress or any potential suspects have not yet been made public.
