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Mounties release video of possible suspect in Fort McMurray arson spree
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Mounties release video of possible suspect in Fort McMurray arson spree
Police say the reports are still under investigation but anyone who can identify the suspect is encouraged to come forward
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By Itoro Umanah
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Images taken from the surveillance footage of alleged suspect wanted in the downtown arson spree. Fort McMurray, Alta. Sept. 19, 2026. Photo provided by Wood Buffalo RCMP. PHOTO BY ITORO UMANAH /Postmedia Network
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Wood Buffalo RCMP has released footage of a person who they allege to have been involved in a number of arsons that took place downtown Fort McMurray last weekend.
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On Friday night, while multiple residents slept, the person set fire to their possessions.
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One victim, Alana Mouland, woke up on Saturday to find her rocking chair completely burnt in her backyard.
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At this time, the RCMP has not confirmed the number of residents and homes affected or the neighborhoods the incidents took place in.
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The situation has left victims like Mouland fearful and seeking answers.
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On Wednesday, police shared two images from video surveillance of the suspect that was recorded at the time of the fires and are now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.
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