Update: Encampment fire – 25th Street East

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to an encampment fire this morning. The fire was extinguished and an individual was taken into Police custody. 

The scene of the fire that occurred underneath the bridge was assessed by City engineers. Based on the assessment, there is no structural damage to the University Bridge. City personnel cleared the debris and garbage from the scene. 

The scene was cleared at 11:59 a.m. and the bridge was reopened to traffic.