Police probe suspected arson at Scarborough MP’s home after vehicles catch fire
Posted August 27, 2026 7:40 am.
Last Updated August 27, 2026 1:20 pm.
Police are investigating a suspected arson at the home of a Scarborough MP after three vehicles caught fire in Scarborough.
Emergency crews were called to the residence on Fairway Drive, near Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East, just before 1:30 a.m. on Thursday after receiving reports that multiple vehicles were on fire.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze but three vehicles were damaged. No injuries were reported.
A statement provided to CityNews from the office of Salma Zahid, the MP for Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East, said Zahid’s car and another vehicle were set on fire.
“Overnight, there was an incident at my home where an individual set my car and another vehicle on fire,” Zahid states.
In a statement on X, Prime Minister Mark Carney called it a “cowardly act of violence and intimidation. It is unacceptable. It is not who we are as Canadians. I’m relieved Salma and her family are safe. The Toronto Police have my full support as they search for the criminal or criminals responsible and ensure they are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also released a statement on X, saying, “Cowardly acts of violence and intimation cannot be tolerated and the police have my support in finding those responsible.”
Police have not confirmed if someone deliberately set the vehicles on fire. No further details of the investigation were immediately available but police previously said they are treating the fires as a suspected arson. No suspect information has been released at this point.
Zahid said her son noticed the fire and called 911, along with their neighbours.
“Both vehicles were destroyed. There was no damage to the home. My family and I are all safe,” she goes on to say.
“Toronto Police and Toronto Fire are investigating the incident as possible arson, and I would refer all questions regarding the investigation to Toronto Police 43 Division.”
“I don’t want to speculate on a possible motive. We will await the results of the investigation.”
