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Engineers said the bridge structure was not at risk following the fire.
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Posted at 8:20 a.m. ESTUpdated at 11:13 a.m. EST
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A fire under the University Bridge in Saskatoon damaged sewer lines, causing a leak into the South Saskatchewan River. The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic until further notice.
The City’s Fire Department was called to extinguish the fire which broke out under the concrete structure around 10 p.m. on Sunday. No water leaks were observed at that time.
Shortly after midnight, emergency services spotted a small leak
. The heat from the flames reportedly caused sewer pipes to break, creating a spill into the South Saskatchewan River. The Water Safety Agency has been alerted to the situation.
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A sewage spill was created by the fire under the University Bridge in Saskatoon.
Photo : - / Thomas Simon
Crews are working to stop the leak and are trying to prevent sewer backups among neighborhood residents. The operation should be completed during the day and repairs should be carried out in the coming days.
Engineers said the bridge structure was not at risk following the fire.
The origin of the fire appears to be linked to a homeless encampment, according to authorities.
The City of Saskatoon indicates that this closure will impact public transit users. Pedestrians can nevertheless circulate on the south side of the infrastructure.
The Meewasin Trail which is located below the bridge remains closed due to the leak.
The University Bridge had already been the scene of fires in 2023 and last October.
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