At approximately 3:58 p.m. on Saturday, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a boarded-up home on fire in the 100 block of Avenue O South. Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

The first fire engine arrived on scene in less than four minutes to find visible smoke and a small fire at the rear of the building. The fire was brought under control within minutes of arrival. Firefighters breached entry points to search for extension of the fire and confirm vacancy. There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

This fire is believed to be suspicious in nature; both fire and police investigators remain on scene. A confirmed cause and damage estimate are not available.