Two-alarm structure fire reported in Evergreen

Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls beginning at 4:34 p.m. reporting a house fire on Salloum Union in Evergreen.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 Engines, a Rescue, a Ladder, and a Battalion Chief.  While on route a  911 caller reported fire had spread to a second house and all occupants had evacuated. 

Fire crews arrived and observed two single family residences heavily involved in fire.  Incident Command initiated a second alarm calling for two additional Engines and a Fire Investigator.

Upon confirming all occupants were evacuated, defensive fire attack was ensued to apply water from the exterior and to protect neighbouring properties.  Large hose streams were used to confront the advanced stages of fire growth in these two houses.  By 5:20 p.m. crews were able to enter the buildings to begin interior firefighting efforts.

Fire crews remain on scene and fire investigation has begun.

Update to fallow as more information comes available.