Garage Fire - 100 Block Avenue L South

At 0337 hours Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a dumpster fire in the 100 block Avenue L South.  A single engine company was dispatched.  On arrival, they found a garage fully involved in fire that was also damaging a garage to the north and a shed across the alley.  Two additional engine companies, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and the battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. 

The heat from this fire ruptured the natural gas line to a garage to the north and fire crews worked quickly and clamped the flow of natural gas.  SaskEnergy assembled a crew to shut the natural gas off.  Two power lines were compromised from the fire.  Saskatoon Light and Power (SL&P) disconnected the power to ensure safety of fire crews and the public.  SL&P is working to restore the power.

The fire was brought under control at 0443 hours.  Fire crews have returned to their stations, put apparatus back into commission and are ready to serve our community.  No injuries occurred as a result of this fire.

A fire investigator was called to conduct a scene examination.  The investigation has concluded and the cause of the fire is undetermined.  Due to the extent of damage to the structure, it was taken down to the ground to reduce the risk to the public.