Short term rentals in Montreal = AirBnBs. The Old Port where this fire happened is a major tourist spot.

Guy who owns the building is a slumlord and this building was inadequate in fire safety (the fire safety escape ladders didn't work/were falling apart which lead to some injuries.) for such a prestigious part of Montreal. The amount of revenue this guy made should of went to retrofitting that shithole. Locals around knew the place was pretty run down so seeing it light up like a tinderbox and sadly having ppl die was inevitable.