Saskatoon Fire responds to multiple fires in matter of hours Saturday

It was a busy Saturday afternoon for the Saskatoon Fire Department as crews attended multiple fires throughout the city.

It was a busy Saturday afternoon for the Saskatoon Fire Department as crews attended to multiple fires throughout the city.

At 12:41 p.m. on March 4, Saskatoon Fire was on the scene of a structure fire on Carleton Drive.

When crews were first contacted, they reported a single-family dwelling fully involved in the flame.

After arriving at the scene, crews found heavy flames at the back of the building.

While other fire crews arrived and set up, an exterior fire attack was initiated. Utilities were shut down for safety in the area.

Dispatched crews included three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and a Battalion Chief.

A fire investigator was also requested and around the one-hour mark, release crews were sent in for support.

Fire crews remain on scene at the time of publication.