Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a four-plex fire at 501 Avenue H South

Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a four-plex fire at 501 Avenue H South

At 05:11 this evening The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house was on fire at 501 Avenue H South. 

Three Engines an Aerial Ladder a Heavy Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.

First arriving crews arrived and found a single storey four-plex residential home with smoke and flames visible from the side and multiple areas of the roof.  Initial reports were that all of the suites were vacant.  Crews used attack hose lines on the visible flames while other crews prepared to enter the home to search for possible trapped occupants.  Once inside the home a thorough rescue search was conducted.  No occupants were found in any of the 4 suites.  Portions of the ceilings were removed and an Aerial Truck was set up as crews worked to extinguish any remaining hot spots in the roof. 

There were no injuries reported as a result of this fire.

A Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Damages are estimated at $250,000.