Structure Fire - 000 block of Morris Drive
At 2:40 a.m. on September 11, 2023, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call for a house on fire. They reported that occupants were evacuating. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Second caller reported the fire at the rear of the house. First arriving fire crews reported flames going through the roof. All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties. An offensive extinguishment was initiated by the firefighters. On the main floor, firefighters encountered heavy fire load making their advancement challenging into the structure. At 3:26 a.m. the fire was brought under control.
Two occupants, a dog and three snakes evacuated safely. No injuries to firefighters or civilians occurred as a result of this fire.
The Fire Investigator is in attendance conducting a cause and origin scene examination. Fire originated on the attached deck at the rear of the single family dwelling unit. A cause will be released as soon as practical. Damage is estimated at $200,000.