Fire at vacant north Edmonton row houses investigated as arson
Posted August 12, 2026 2:51 pm.
The fire that damaged some row housing units on Tuesday afternoon is believed to have been deliberately set.
The Edmonton Police Service says it’s investigating the blaze at 98 Street and 152 Avenue, which Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has described as suspicious.
Firefighters arrived on scene around 1:43 p.m. and a second-alarm fire was quickly called.
Three separate buildings were damaged in the fire. Police say the residential complex was not occupied.
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