Structure Fire - 300 Block of 109th Street West

At 5:13 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department was called for a report of a fire in a furnace room.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 fire engines, 1 ladder unit, 1 rescue unit and the Battalion Chief.  First fire engine and crew on scene reported heavy smoke and flame showing from the basement.  Fire crews shut the natural gas off.  A power line was down in the backyard.  All incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties and a safety officer was appointed.  Utility companies were notified by Fire Dispatchers to respond for scene safety and ensure utilities were completely shut down.  Fire Investigator was dispatched at 5:26 a.m. to attend.

Extinguishment and searches by fire crews were performed to ensure no occupants remained in the structure.  Fire crews had the fire under control in the basement but the fire extended to the main floor and through the roof.  The ladder truck and its fire crew were positioned from the hydraulic ladder to extinguish the fire showing itself in the attic/roof area.  Ground level fire crews switched from an interior attack to an exterior attack at 6:24 a.m. 

Fire crews are still on scene at this time.  

All occupants of the structure are accounted for and the smoke alarms alerted them to the fire.

An update will be provided at a later time.