Overnight house fire in Saskatoon causes $325K in damage

No reported injuries after 2 homes evacuated on 2nd Avenue N.

Image | House fire 1317 2nd Ave. N

Caption: Firefighters arrived to see flames at the back of home on Second Avenue N. in Saskatoon. (Saskatoon Fire Department)

The Saskatoon Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire overnight that affected two homes on Second Avenue N.
Firefighters arrived after midnight at a home on the 1300 block of Second Avenue N. to find heavy smoke and flames at the rear of the house.
The house had already been evacuated
A neighbouring home was also affected by the fire. Firefighters made sure that house was also evacuated.

Image | House fire 1317 2nd Ave. N

Caption: Five fire department vehicles were dispatched to the fire. (Saskatoon Fire Department)

The fire department says there were no reported injuries.
After the fire was brought under control, crews entered the home to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.
The fire department says the fire caused an estimated $325,000 in damages to the houses.