Saskatoon house fire causes $200K in damage

Smoke detectors helped save a family after their home caught fire early Saturday morning.

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a blaze at 701 Hilliard Street west in the Exhibition neighbourhood at 12:21 a.m..
 
Smoke and flames were coming from the front door when crews arrived. The smoke detectors inside the home were working and alerted the people inside to get out.

The investigator determined the blaze was accidental and has pegged damage at $200,000.