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Arson suspected in Saskatoon house fire

A house fire in Riversdale is being investigated as arson by Saskatoon police. Tyler Schroeder / Global News

Saskatoon police have launched an arson investigation after a house fire in Riversdale.

The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to the home at 415 Ave. I South just before 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday.

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Firefighters reported flames coming from the front side of the house when they arrived.

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Crews quickly attacked the fire from the outside and then made their way inside to put out the blaze. A search of the home found no one inside.

A fire investigator was called to the scene.

Police said a person was seen leaving the house when the fire started.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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