Sprinkler System extinguishes fire in the 100 Block of 105th Street West

At 6:10 a.m. on September 4, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from an alarm monitoring company for a signal being received in the 100 Block of 105th Street West.  Three fire engines and a ladder truck were dispatched.  The first arriving fire crews reported a retail structure with alarms ringing and no sign of fire.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that there had been a small fire in a business.  The automatic sprinkler system had been set off by the fire and extinguished the flames.  Fire damage was minimal but there was indication that this was a deliberately set fire.

The Fire Investigator attended along with the Saskatoon Police Investigator.  The fire investigation has now concluded.  This fire is deemed suspicious.  Fire originated just inside the business with the fire being contained to the floor.  Damage is estimated at $15,000. 

No damage occurred to neighboring businesses.  No civilians, animals or firefighters were injured from this fire.

Saskatoon Police will continue their portion of the investigation.  If anyone has information or evidence relating to this fire, please call the police at (306) 975-8300.