Structure Fire - 600 Block of Hargreaves Avenue

At 7:45 p.m. on July 11, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Centre received a call reporting a structure fire in the 600 block of Hargreaves Avenue.  Dispatched to the fire scene were three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief.  On arrival at 7:52 p.m., first arriving fire crews reported a fully involved structure fire.  Fire extends from the basement to the roof.  Responding fire crews were assigned tactical duties.  Utilities were shut down for scene safety.  The street was shut down for the public's safety.  At 8:09 p.m., fire crews were going defensive while they assessed the structure and its fire conditions while continuing extinguishment.  At 8:21 p.m., the fire is reported as knocked down in the basement and the fire in the roof being suppressed by the ladder truck.  At 8:38 p.m., fire crews were back in offensive mode and entering the structure once again to complete extinguishment in the interior areas.  

Fire crews are assessing neighboring properties for fire extension and carbon monoxide at this time.  This fire is still active.

A Fire Investigator has been dispatched to the scene.  Updates will provided as they become available.

The SFD is requesting that all residents avoid this area for their own safety and those of our firefighters.