House Fire In Silverwood Area

At 10:37 PM, Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a house fire on Verbeke Court. Three Engines, one Ladder Company, one Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief were dispatched.

Crews arrived on scene to find light smoke still showing and fire damage to the exterior of the garage.  Prior to the Departments arrival, a neighbor was able to use his garden hose to prevent the fire from spreading and getting into the attic space. A hose line was immediately deployed by Firefighters and used to completely extinguish and cool any remaining fire and hot spots.

Firefighters verified all occupants were safe and uninjured while another crew searched inside the garage and attic space for fire extension. Fortunately, the majority of the damage sustained was limited to the exterior of the structure. The home next door also sustained damage on its exterior due to close proximity to the heat and flames. 

A Fire Investigator was called to the scene, the cause is undetermined at this time. The estimated damage is $50,000 which includes the damage to the exterior of the second house. No injuries occurred due to this incident.