At 5:30 a.m. Monday, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a a fence on fire in the 1600 block of Cairns Avenue.

One fire engine responded and identified a fence and barbecue area on fire in the Haultain neighbourhood. The natural gas serving the barbecue was shut off and the fire was extinguished.

The Fire Investigation has concluded that the barbecue was installed too close to combustible material. The barbeque, prior to being shut off at 8 p.m. Sunday night, had reached a temperature of 700 degrees.

A wood counter next to the barbeque smoldered during the night and caught the fence on fire.

Cause of the fire is accidental and damage is estimated at 5,000.