Edmonton police are looking for information regarding an arson on March 19 in south Edmonton.

EPS says around 11:50 a.m. on March 19, they were contacted by the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) regarding a fire at an under-construction residence near 108 Street and 85 Avenue.

Through the initial stages of an investigation, it is believed that the fire was deliberately set.

No injuries were reported from the fire; however, the residence was destroyed, and there was damage to neighbouring homes as well as several parked vehicles in the area.

EPS also notes that they do not believe that the incident is connected with previous infill fires or extortions.

Image containing person of interest in a March arson. (Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service)

As part of their investigation to find the individual responsible for the fire, EPS has released images that contain a person of interest.

Police are asking if anyone has any information to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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