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2 house fires in Saskatoon under investigation

One of two separate house fires that Saskatoon firefighters responded to overnight was at 216 Ave. F North. Saskatoon Fire Department / Supplied

Members of the Saskatoon Fire Department dealt with two separate house fires overnight.

The first report of a structure fire came in at around 10:25 p.m. CT on Saturday. Firefighters arrived at 528 8th St. East and found flames and smoke at the rear of the two-storey home.

READ MORE: Damage at Saskatoon apartment fire estimated at $80K

While crews initiated an exterior attack to knock down the fire, additional members gained access to the home, ensured it was unoccupied and put out the remaining flames.

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No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze but damage is estimated at $150,000. The fire is still under investigation.

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Emergency services were later called to a house fire at 216 Ave. F South around 3 a.m. on Sunday.

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The fire department said they arrived to find flames in the upper floor of the two-storey home and people still inside.

READ MORE: No injuries in duplex fire in Saskatoon Sutherland neighbourhood

Firefighters quickly entered the structure to assist with the evacuation of eight people.

The blaze was considered “under control” at 3:29 a.m. Damage is estimated at $160,000.

Three children and two adults from the house were taken to hospital.  One adult was reported in serious condition, while the others sustained minor smoke inhalation.

A fire investigator and Saskatoon police are attempting to uncover the nature of the second blaze.

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