Boarded-up home goes up in flames in Westmount neighbourhood

A boarded-up home in Saskatoon’s Westmount neighbourhood went up in flames early Tuesday morning.

Fire crews were called to the 200 block of Avenue K North just after 4:30 a.m. after someone reported smoke coming from the home.

According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, flames were first found coming from the basement and by 5:23 a.m. the fire had spread to the main floor and attic.

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As of 8:30 a.m., crews were still on the scene trying to extinguish the blaze.

“Extremely cold weather conditions have been challenging for fire crews and equipment,” the fire department noted in a statement.

A cause of the fire is unknown and an investigation into the cause is underway.

Firefighters asked the public to avoid the area.

Firefighters said the extreme cold is making their work challenging. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)