Saskatoon Police and Fire Department Respond to Major Fire at 11th St. W and Hwy 7 – Saskatoon | The Canadian News

Saskatoon police officers and firefighters are at the scene of a major surface fire at 11th West Street and Highway 7.

A statement from the Saskatoon Police Service said a “large number” of bales appeared to have been set on fire. They believe it will take “a long time” to put out the fire.

As of Saturday around 11 a.m., there were no buildings or structures on fire.

The fire caused several traffic restrictions. Eastbound traffic on 11th West Street of Highway 7 was closed, as was westbound traffic on 11th Street West from Chappell Drive.

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An updated statement said the west end of 11th Street West had reopened to traffic.

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