The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has confirmed that the body of a deceased person located after a fire and explosion in the 2200 block of Clarence Avenue South is that of a 59-year-old male resident of the home.
His identity is not being released. Investigators do not believe foul play is involved.
The Saskatoon Police Service, along with the Saskatoon Fire Dept. are working to determine what caused the explosion at a home in the 2200 Block of Clarence Ave.
The Canadian Press reported Saturday that city police said two patrol officers saw a house on fire early that morning. As the officers approached, they say there was an explosion which then sparked fires at two adjacent properties.
Firefighters reported finding a house leveled and large debris, vehicles and a detached garage all on fire when they arrived on the scene. Local residents were evacuated until the fires were brought under control.
