Fire at west Edmonton duplex linked to Samuel Bird case suspicious, EPS investigating

A home at the centre of a missing persons investigation goes up in flames. The latest from investigators on this suspicious fire and missing persons case of Samuel Bird.

Posted September 29, 2025 11:34 am.

Last Updated September 29, 2025 7:18 pm.

Edmonton fire crews responded to a blaze at a duplex in west Edmonton early Monday morning.

Crews arrived at the duplex located near 106 Avenue and 150 Street at 4:56 a.m. The fire was under control at 5:46 a.m. and declared out at 6:08 a.m.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services investigators and the Edmonton Police Service.

This is the same house where EPS executed a search warrant on September 18. EPS has confirmed to CityNews that the warrant was related to the disappearance of Edmonton teen Samuel Bird.

Monday afternoon, EPS released an image of a white cargo-style minivan that is believed to be of interest in connection with the fire.

Van believed to be connected to a morning fire in Edmonton. (Photo Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service)

Anyone who may have any information regarding the van is asked to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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