Fire at vacant home was intentionally set, Saskatoon fire department says

SASKATOON -- A fire at a boarded-up home in the 100 block of Avenue O South on Saturday was inentionally set, according to the Saskatoon fire department. 

Damage is estimated at approximately $2,000, a release said. 

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Crews were called to the scene around 3:58 p.m. on June 6, and found visible smoke and a small fire at the rear of the structure, according to the initial release. 

The fire was brought under control within minutes and no injuries were reported.