An early morning fire to a home in the 1300 block of 8th Avenue North in Saskatoon has caused more than $250,000 in damages.

The blaze, which is suspected to have started on the main floor of the residence, was reported around 4:45 a.m. Crews arrived on scene shortly after the call. By the time they arrived, the fire had spread to the second floor.

Firefighters attacked the blaze from the outside before moving inside. They were able to bring the fire under control by 6:30.

Investigators say smoke detectors alerted the three men and a dog about the fire. They were all able to escape without injury. Sadly the house cat did not survive. Further details about the fire are still under investigation.