An early morning fire that ripped through a home under construction in west Edmonton is under investigation by police for possible links to an extortion scheme targeting members of the South Asian community.
Edmonton police said the fire, in the Secord neighbourhood, is believed to be the latest in a string of recent cases involving demands for money, threats and arson.
Crews were called to the fire, in the area of 98th Avenue and 225A Street, just after 4 a.m. Monday.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the fire was brought under control about an hour later, after causing extensive damage to the structure.
The fire was
