Multiple suspicious fires - Stonebridge Boulevard, Clarence Avenue South, Cope Crescent
At 2:57 a.m., on September 14, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 911 call reporting a fire in the 100 Block of Stonebridge Boulevard. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. On arrival, multiple gas pumps and the canopy over the pumps were observed to be on fire. All responding fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. The fire was brought under control quickly and the crews used the ladder truck to access the canopy to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. The Fire Investigator was requested to attend. Fire caused $40,000 in damage, and is considered suspicious.
The SFD Fire Investigator was made aware of other fires that were small but of interest due to the time lines.
A fire was investigated in the 3000 Block of Clarence Avenue South which occurred at 3:51 a.m. on September 14, 2023. This fire was contained to a metal bin used to contain discarded material. The fire is considered suspicious. Incident 23-17036
A third fire was investigated in the 100 Block of Cope Crescent which occurred at 3:59 a.m. on September 14, 2023. This fire was contained to a small waste disposal bin. This fire is considered suspicious. Incident 23-17038.
Another call was made to Saskatoon Fire Central Dispatch Center at 7:22 am on September 14, 2023. The caller reported an extinguished fire in the 3000 block of Clarence Avenue South. This was a separate address from the previous fire call that morning. On arrival fire crews found multiple waste disposal bins that showed signs of an extinguished fire. These fires are considered suspicious. Incident 23-17040
These fires will be followed up by the Saskatoon Police Service.
If anyone has any information or evidence related to these fires, please contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.