Following the fire: Arson investigators break down how they tackle the crime

Solving an arson means piecing together a puzzle — only first, investigators have to figure out exactly what belongs in the charred and damaged picture.
In 2018, Edmonton recorded more than 280 deliberately set fires. It’s the highest number of arsons in the last five years, collectively causing millions of dollars in property damage while disrupting lives and livelihoods.
The crime inflicts chaos, but in its wake come fire and police investigators who work methodically, side by