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Improper disposal of smoking material cause of Saskatoon house fire: officials

A fire investigator has determined a fire on Howell Avenue caused $5,000 worth of damage and was started by improper disposal of smoking material.
A fire investigator has determined a fire on Howell Avenue caused $5,000 worth of damage and was started by improper disposal of smoking material. Supplied / Saskatoon Fire Department

A fire investigator has determined the cause and origin of a fire on Howell Avenue fire was improper disposal of smoking material, according to the Saskatoon Fire Department.

A fire department news release said that a bag of clothes caught on fire against a single-family dwelling unit.

Fire crews attended the scene at 6:51 a.m. on Sunday after reports a deck was on fire. It appeared that a dumpster was on fire against the outside of the house.

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Crews brought the fire under control at 7:03 a.m.

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The fire caused $5,000 worth of damage.

The fire department reminded residents to dispose of smoking material properly using a non-combustible container with an appropriate lid and away from combustibles.

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