Fire accidentally started by kids causes $200,000 in damage

The Saskatoon Fire Department is reminding people to keep lighters and matches away from kids after a blaze on Friday in the Meadowgreen neighbourhood.

Crews responded to a fire at a home on the 2800 block of 18th Street West at 10:40 a.m. and found flames coming through the roof.

Within half an hour the fire was considered under control.

The fire investigator determined it was accidentally caused by children playing with a lighter.

The damage to the home is estimated at $200,000.