Update - Structure fire – 600 block of Avenue F North

The Saskatoon Fire Department attended a two storey residential structure observing smoke while on route and arrived in less than 4 minutes to find fire on exterior of the building.

The occupants of the house had evacuated prior to our arrival after being warned by the smoke alarm.

A crew of firefighters advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.   Crews remain on scene search for hotspots to ensure total extinguishment. 

A fire investigator is also on scene to determine cause of the fire.

At approximately 9:04 a.m. on October 9, 2020 the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire in the 600 block of Avenue F North.  Four fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Firefighters are on scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.