Police identify person of interest in suspicious fire [Video]

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a person of interest in connection with a suspicious fire that destroyed a multi-unit building and damaged several townhomes earlier this week.

Police say the person was seen riding a bike towing a small cart in the area of the fire at 3 a.m. in doorbell footage collected from neighbours.

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Emergency crews were called to the area of 119 Street SW and 35 Avenue SW around 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

It is believed the fire started in the apartment building under construction before spreading to nearby occupied townhomes.

No injuries were reported, but the Red Cross said it assisted 106 people with food, clothing and shelter.

In addition to the person on the bike, a man and woman walking with a stroller and a wagon were also seen in the area …