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Fire damages multi-residential building under construction in Stonebridge

WATCH ABOVE: Raw video submitted by Everett Kraushaar of the fire at a multi-unit residential building under construction in Stonebridge – Jul 14, 2017

A multi-unit residential building under construction in Stonebridge was heavily damaged by an overnight fire.

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Multiple 911 calls were received by the Saskatoon Fire Department at around 3:40 a.m. CT on Friday reporting the fire at 115 Veltkamp Crescent.

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Crews arrived to find the structure, which was in the framing stages, fully involved in flame.

Firefighters began a defensive attack and brought the fire under control in just under 45 minutes.

A nearby home was evacuated for a short time.

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Homes on both the east and west side of the structure sustained exterior damage along with a vehicle parked on the west side of the building.

As of Friday night, damages are estimated at $400,000.

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A fire investigator has yet to determine the cause of the fire.

No injuries have been reported.

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