Fire at vacant Riversdale commercial property under investigation as arson

The building was vacant at the time of the fire. It was formerly the home of Village Green thrift shop.

A fire in the 100 block of 20th Street West on Sunday, March 12, 2023 has been determined to have been suspicious, the Saskatoon Fire Department says. Photo provided by the Saskatoon Fire Department.Photo by Photo provided by the Saskatoon /jpg

Firefighters were called around 2 p.m. on Sunday and found a fire at the rear of the building that was possibly extending to the upper floor.

Crews shut off natural gas and Saskatoon Light and Power was called to shut down electrical service for safety. The building was vacant at the time, a previous release stated.

A fire in the 100 block of 20th Street West on Sunday, March 12, 2023 has been determined is suspicious, the fire department says. (Photo provided by the Saskatoon Fire Department)Photo by Photo provided by the Saskatoon /jpg

The fire was brought under control around 3 p.m.

Damages are estimated to be $30,000. Saskatoon police are investigating.

The storefront was previously the home of Village Green thrift shop. The store, now called Village Green MCC Thrift Shop, is now located at 60 33rd Street East.