Early morning Saskatoon fire causes $30K in damages

Fire crews in Saskatoon were called to a fire on Friday around 6:27 a.m. in the 100 block of Avenue U South.

The Saskatoon Fire Department saw a small fire and heavy smoke coming from the upper floors of a multi-residence building.

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Three people were rescued from a balcony in one of the suites by a ladder truck.

The building was handed over to the fire investigator by 8:23 a.m.

The investigator deemed the blaze suspicious, and handed over the investigation to the Saskatoon Police Service.

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Damage to the building is estimated around $30,000.

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