Structure fire at 437 Avenue U South

At 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a structure fire. Three fire engines, a rescue unit, a ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Upon arrival, fire crews observed flames coming from the back of a house. All occupants were reported to be outside the home. Firefighters advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior of the fire while utilities were shut down.

The fire was confirmed to be fully extinguished at approximately 10:20 p.m. and the scene was turned over to SFD’s fire investigator to determine the cause. The fire was deemed as suspicious. The scene was turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation. Damage is estimated to be $120,000.