Investigators said the improper disposal of smoking material was the cause of a fire early Monday evening that left a Mayfair home extensively damaged.
The Saskatoon Fire Department said firefighters arrived at the three-storey home at 1427 Ave. C North at around 6:30 p.m. to find heavy flame coming from the rear of the house and dormers on the roof.
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An exterior attack was started and then crews entered the home to continue battling the blaze while searching for anyone inside.
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No one was found and it took firefighters 72 minutes to bring the fire under control.
No injuries were reported.
Damage is estimated at $450,000, including minor damage to two adjacent homes and a garage.
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