Fire severely damages Saskatoon warehouse [Video]

Saskatoon fire crews have brought a large commercial building fire on the 2600 block of Jasper Avenue under control.

Around 11:27 a.m. on Wednesday, crews responded to reports of a commercial building on fire on the 2600 block of Jasper Avenue where they observed heavy smoke coming from the back of a warehouse.

A second alarm was called shortly after due to the fire’s size and proximity to other structures. Another two engines, one ladder truck, and Command 9 were dispatched to assist the four fire engines on site, according to the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD).

The roof of the structure was “severely compromised” but remained intact after firefighters contained the blaze.

“There appeared to be a heavy fire load inside of the building due to the nature of the type of building it is. There was still smoke approximately 15 minutes later. The incident commander called for a second …