The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Public Security Service is currently investigating a fire of an arson nature that occurred on February 12 at the B’nai Brith camp located on River Road in the municipality of Pontiac, Quyon sector.
Fire scene technicians and investigators are still on site today to analyze the scene and check other buildings on site.
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that this was an anti-Semitic or racially motivated act. However, it is still too early in the investigation to rule out this possibility.
The amount of damage is currently estimated at nearly $600,000.
No further details will be released at this time in order not to impede the investigation.