Structure fire - 400 Avenue I South

At 1:15 p.m. on July 18, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call that a structure was on fire in the 400 block of Avenue I South.  Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival at 1:18 p.m., the fire crews' incident commander determined it was a shed fully involved.  Two fire engines were committed to the extinguishment of the fire and the remaining apparatus were canceled and pulled off the response, returning to their stations.  A power line was overhead and the utility company was called for safety at the fire scene.  A Fire Investigator was requested by the Incident Commander.  This fire was brought under control at 1:27 p.m.  

At 1:54 p.m., fire crews had packed up their equipment and turned the scene over to the Fire Investigator.  

The fire investigation has concluded.  This has been determined to be a suspicious fire causing $5000 damage.  The Saskatoon Police Service will continue their portion of the investigation.  If anyone has information related to this fire, please contact (306) 975-8300 at the Saskatoon Police Service.