UPDATE: Basement Fire - 2700 block of Eastview

A fire investigator continues to search for the cause of a fire that occurred in the 2700 block of Eastview on the evening of May 12, 2020, citing it as undetermined at this time. The damage has been estimated at approximately $100,000 to the structure and affected contents.

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At approximately 8:13 p.m. on May 12, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a house on fire in the 2700 block of Eastview. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, thick black smoke was observed exiting a single story residential house; the lone occupant was reported to have self-evacuated. Firefighters made entry through a side door, quickly locating a fire in the basement. Fire dispatchers requested the attendance of utility technicians as firefighters shut down the gas supply. Fire crews performed searches of the house, finding no further extension of the fire beyond the basement. Overhaul efforts were conducted to search for and extinguish remaining hot spots while the house was ventilated of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide.

There were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is working to identify a cause and evaluate the damage.