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Saskatoon garage fire caused by sparks igniting used rags: fire department

A garage fire Friday night in the 10 Block of Morris Drive started when sparks from a grinder ignited used rags. (Saskatoon Fire Department) A garage fire Friday night in the 10 Block of Morris Drive started when sparks from a grinder ignited used rags. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
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A garage fire Friday night in the 10 Block of Morris Drive started when sparks from a grinder ignited used rags, according to a Saskatoon Fire Department news release.

Then, tires stored overhead heated and caught fire, causing a loud bang, the release said.

Crews arrived and had the fire under control at 7:32 pm.

Damage is estimated to be $100,000.

No one was hurt.

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