A late afternoon fire that extensively damaged a house in Saskatoon was caused by unattended cooking.
Firefighters were called to the home at 223 Ave. X South just after 5 p.m. CT Thursday for multiple reports of heavy smoke coming from the top floor.
Crews said there was heavy smoke coming out of open windows when they arrived.
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Two people inside the home had evacuated before firefighters arrived and a search was done to ensure no one else was inside.
The fire was brought under control in eight minutes.
A woman was examined for possible smoke inhalation and was released at the scene.
Damage is estimated at $130,000.
The Saskatoon Fire Department is reminding people they should not open windows in the event of a fire.
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