Multiple fires - Suspicious

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to multiple small fires that were deemed suspicious between 12:20 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on July 9, 2022.

First call was in the 3100 Block of 33rd Street West for a dumpster fire at 12:20 a.m..  One fire engine responded and extinguished the fire.  No further damage was sustained.  Incident 22-10575  Damage estimated at $500.

Second call was for the 500 Block of Avenue H South for a dumpster fire at 1:07 a.m.  One fire engine responded and extinguished the fire.  No further damage was sustained.  Incident 22-10576  Damaged estimated at $500.

Third call was for the 600 Block of Avenue K South for a fence on fire at 1:49 a.m.  One fire engine responded and extinguished the fire.  No further damage was sustained.  Incident 22-10577  Damage estimated at $200.

Fourth call was for the 800 Block of Avenue H South for a shed on fire at 2:26 a.m.  Two fire engines responded and the Battalion Chief who had been searching the area for suspicious activity/person(s) responded as well.  On arrival a shed was fully involved and had caught two vehicles in its vicinity on fire.  This fire was brought under control at 2:42 a.m.  Incident 22-10578  Damage estimated at $25,000.

The Fire Investigator attended and it is believed that all fires were started using an open flame device such as a torch.  All fires are being considered suspicious as no other plausible cause of the fires were identified.  Police were unable to send one of their investigators but will continue the investigation and any further follow up. 

On July 7, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department had responded to a garage fire in the 900 Block of Avenue H South, suspicious fire causing $5000 damage.  This fire was attended by the Police Investigator and the Fire Investigator.  Cause of the fire was deemed suspicious.

If any one has information relating to any of these fires, please contact our partners at the Saskatoon Police Service at (306)975-8300.