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Saskatoon police seek surveillance footage after suspicious Avenue E North fire

Police and fire crews responded to a residential fire in the 300 block of Avenue E North shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026. Investigators have deemed the fire suspicious and ask residents for footage captured between midnight and 5 a.m.

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Saskatoon Police are investigating a residential fire in the 300 block of Avenue E North that they have deemed suspicious, the Saskatoon Police Service said in a request for public assistance issued Oct. 16, 2026. Police and Saskatoon Fire responded to the fire shortly after 4:30 a.m. that day, according to the service.1

There were no reported injuries, the service said. A dog has since been located deceased inside the residence, according to the same statement.1

Investigators are asking residents in the area to submit surveillance footage of any activity captured between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026, the service said. Police also ask that residents include any other footage deemed suspicious or that could be of interest to investigators.1

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, the service said. The occurrence number is 26-149725.1

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Sources

  1. Request for Public Assistance - Suspicious Fire - 300 Block Ave E N · Saskatoon Police Service

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