On June 25, 2026, EPS Southwest Branch patrol officers were contacted by Edmonton Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) regarding a deliberately set fire at a building in the area of 82 Avenue and Gateway Blvd. Investigators have since determined that two fires were set at this location between 7:40 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., with the second fire causing extensive damage to the structure. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and no neighbouring structures were impacted.
Following a review of area video, footage was captured of an unknown male around the time of both fires and police issued a media release with the hope that someone may recognize him. The man has since been successfully identified as Narayan Bergstrom, 29, and on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, he was charged with two counts of arson.
Police are not searching for any other suspects and would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance with this investigation. No further charges are expected at this time.