Fire investigators believe the cause of the multiple structure fire in Montgomery Place neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon was soiled rags that had been used for staining.
The Saskatoon Fire Department explains that the rags self-heated and spontaneously combusted after being placed in an open container in a garage at 1221 Crescent Boulevard, a property that was in its final stages of construction.
The Fire Department recommends soiled product-covered rags be left outside away from any combustibles and make sure there is adequate drying time before disposing of the rags.
Damage is estimated in excess of $2-million with three properties, two trucks, two storage trailers and a motorhome fully involved in the fire, and then also with fire damage were two additional properties, a utility trailer and a convertible.