SFD says malfunction of electrical component caused Wildwood blaze

The Saskatoon Fire Department has determined a fire in the Wildwood neighbourhood early Monday was accidental.

“The fire originated in the garage and was caused by a malfunction of an electrical component,” the department said in a release. “The damage to the structure is estimated to be $200,000.”

Drivers commuting on Taylor Street were detoured as the fire department battled the blaze.

The fire happened at a house in the 4000 block of Taylor Street, near the intersection with McKercher Drive. Traffic restrictions were in place in the area in both directions, but were lifted shortly after 9 a.m.

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Police said all of the occupants made it safely out of the house.

According to the fire department, the fire broke out just before 6 a.m., and flames were emerging from the roof when firefighters arrived. The roof of the garage collapsed about 30 minutes later.

Two vehicles inside the garage appeared to have been destroyed in the blaze.