Police release photo of man believed to have set fire that destroyed Edmonton home

The Edmonton Police Service says this man started a fire that destroyed an Edmonton home on June 4, 2025. (Credit: Edmonton Police Service, Dave Mitchell/CTV News Edmonton)

Police have released a photo of a man they say broke into and set fire to an attached garage in the area of 65 Street and 14 Avenue last month.

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The fire, which was set around 5 a.m. on June 4, spread to the house.

The family of seven who occupied the house, including two young children, were able to escape without injury.

The house was destroyed and a neighbouring house was also damaged in the blaze.

Police believe a man on a bicycle who was captured by nearby surveillance cameras is responsible for the fire.

Anyone who can identify him is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.