Fatality at a Structure Fire - 2200 Block 20th Street West

At 03:08 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a structure fire in the 2200 Block of 20th Street West by the Saskatoon Police Service.  Three fire engines, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  First arriving fire crew arrived at 3:14 a.m. and reported heavy smoke coming the main floor of a single-family bungalow.  Flames were identified in the basement.  

All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties upon arrival.  Utility companies were requested to shut down utilities for scene safety.  The fire was under control at 4:28 a.m.  

One occupant was home at the time of the fire and was found deceased.

Fire crews have returned to their stations.

Fire Investigators are on scene and have begun the fire investigation.

No further information is available at this time.  An update will be provided as soon as practical.