SASKATOON – A fire early Tuesday morning forced the evacuation of a Saskatoon apartment building. When firefighters arrived at 1300-block of 20th Street West, there was smoke coming from a second storey balcony and people were leaving the building.
Crews went inside and found a fire smoldering in a mattress, most of which had already been put out by the sprinkler system. Firefighters hosed down the remaining fire.
Fans were set up to ventilate smoke from the building before people were allowed back in.
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So far no cause is known. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
Saskatoon Fire Department officials say keeping sprinkler heads free of obstruction can save lives and reduce property damage from fire.