A fire investigator has determined arson was the cause of a blaze at Sutherland school.
At around 6:30 p.m. CT on Friday, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call for smoke in the area of the school.
Arriving firefighters found smoke coming from the rear of the building.
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The first crew to enter the school found light smoke and further investigation revealed that flames from a wooden recycle bin up against the rear of the building were touching the structure.
Fire officials said accessing the rear of the school with firefighting equipment proved difficult due to a chain link fence surrounding the yard and playground area.
Crews eventually gained access and quickly extinguished the blaze.
Damage is estimated at $10,000. No injuries were reported.
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