Structure Fire - 100 Block Avenue L South
On September 6, 2023 at 1:09 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call reporting a house on fire in the 100 Block of Avenue L South. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crews on scene reported smoke coming from the structure and it was not known by persons at scene if anyone was within the house. Fire crews conducted a search of the house and found it to be unoccupied. The fire was brought under control at 01:59 p.m. Once extinguishment was complete, the fire scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator and the Saskatoon Police Arson investigator. The investigation is now complete and the fire cause is suspicious. The fire scene has now been turned over to SPS for further investigation.
On September 6, 2023 a second fire was discovered at 01:19 pm in close proximity to the house fire that was in progress on Avenue L South. The second fire was on the 1200 block of 22nd Street West, where a dumpster was found burning in the alley. One fire apparatus that was on route to attend the house fire in progress was redirected to the dumpster fire occurring. The fire was extinguished and contained to the dumpster. The dumpster fire has been deemed suspicious and is under criminal investigation by the SPS arson investigator.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred as a result of either fire that occurred.