Montreal police are investigating a Ville Emard car fire as a possible case of arson.

The small SUV was parked on Jacques Hertel St. near Hurteau St. when it caught fire around 1:40 a.m.

Firefighters rushed to the scene and promptly extinguished the flames, but could not determine a reason for the car to catch fire.

Damage appears to be limited to the front of the car.

Nobody was hurt.