A fire caused by improper disposal of smoking materials has caused $ 150,000 in damage to the Lighthouse Supported Living building in downtown Saskatoon.
The Saskatoon Fire Department said it was alerted to the fire at 3:19 a.m. Friday.
Crews arrived to find the third floor occupants evacuating the building and the sprinkler system activated.
A fire was located in a suite on the ground. The SFD said there was a lot of smoke, but little heat from the fire, and firefighters quickly put it out.
No injuries were reported.
Fire damage to the suite was contained, however water draining from the suite is affecting about 15 other suites, the fire department said.
The water predominantly damaged the roof tiles.
It is not yet known if someone will be displaced by fire or water damage.
Fire department officials said they will work with the Ministry of Social Services if it is necessary to relocate the occupants.
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