House fire started by children playing with lighter

A house fire that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage is believed to have been a result of kids playing with a lighter.

Saskatoon firefighters were called to a home on 3339 Fairlight Drive around 2:30 a.m. Friday.

They arrived to find flames and smoke erupting from the back of the house.

Firefighters entered the home to ensure everyone had gotten out safe. They reported no one was found inside.

The blaze was under control in just over half an hour.

A girl was checked at the scene for smoke inhalation and released. No injuries were reported.

A fire investigator ruled the blaze accidental, after determining the cause to be children playing with a lighter in a closet.