Saskatoon’s Fire Investigator believes a house fire early this morning (Fri) on Avenue R South is suspicious, and the police have been informed. Just before 6, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a fire in the 400 block of Avenue R South and found heavy smoke coming from inside. It took about an hour-and-a-half to get the blaze under control.

The Fire Investigator estimates the damage to the house at $120,000 with two points of origin identified. Anyone with information related to this fire is asked to call the Saskatoon Police Service.