Saskatoon firefighters responded to a fire on the 700 block of Weldon Ave on Aug. 28, 2020. (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)

By paNOW Staff

Saskatoon fire deemed incendiary, causes $30k in damage

Aug 29, 2020 | 8:59 AM

Saskatoon fire investigators say a fire on Friday afternoon caused $30,000 in damage to a Weldon Avenue home.

Multiple 911 calls reporting heavy smoke on the 700 block started coming in at 3:23 p.m.

Arriving crews said heavy black smoke was coming from the basement and a significant amount of heat.

An in-depth investigation determined the fire was intentionally set and Saskatoon police are now involved.