The Quebec City Fire Department was called to intervene around 3:50 p.m. in front of Parliament when a citizen heard a small explosion in the stairwell leading to the Youville parking lot.
The authorities immediately deployed their personnel requesting the presence of firefighters, police and the canine squad.
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“There was smoke and a small detonation was heard […] One person was arrested in connection with the events for arson,” confirmed David Pelletier, spokesperson for the Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ).
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Even if the small sound of explosion was similar to that of a firecracker, the SPVQ left nothing to chance erecting a security perimeter in the area of the Tourny fountain.
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Avenue Honoré-Mercier was also closed in order to carry out checks, but it is now open to traffic.
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The suspect has been questioned and may face charges.