Basement fire in Pleasant Hill

 At 17:30 this afternoon, Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 423 Avenue Q South. Three Engine Companies, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief responded.

On arrival, the Incident Commander reported smoke coming from the basement suite of a raised bungalow. The family upstairs was evacuated by Fire personnel while simultaneously, another crew entered the basement to attack the fire and complete a primary search for basement occupants. 

The fire was immediately controlled upon entry and the primary search verified no occupants were inside the suite. Crews ensured there was no other fire extension inside the structure and used positive pressure ventilation fans to completely remove remaining smoke and contaminants.

A Fire Investigator is on scene. A cause and damage estimate has not yet been given. There are no reported injuries due to this incident.