Vacant house fire in Saskatoon deemed suspicious

An investigator has determined that the cause of a Saskatoon house fire is suspicious in nature.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call from a passerby at around 9:20 p.m. CT on Friday.

Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of 1816 22nd St. W.

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Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes of the initial call. Rescue crews searched the main floor and basement and found the home vacant.

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Officials with the fire department said firefighters had to deal with piles of refuse left inside the house.

Preliminary damages are estimated at $200,000 and no injuries were reported.

The investigation continues with help from the Saskatoon Police Service.