Cooking Fire - 400 block of Avenue X South

At approximately 9:35 p.m. on April 24, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire at a house in the 400 block of Avenue X South.

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Prior to the arrival of fire crews, a resident had used multiple fire extinguishers in an attempt to put the fire out; however, they were unable to fully contain it. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes to find light smoke on the main level of the house. Upon further entering, fire crews located flames within the oven and quickly brought the fire under control. Searches of each level were conducted and all occupants were confirmed to have evacuated. Electric fans were used to ventilate the house, clearing it of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide.

A fire investigator has found the cause to be accidental as a result of cooking. Damage has been estimated at $50,000.