Unknown substance - 1715 Idylwyld Drive North

At approximately 8:32 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to an unknown substance located behind 1715 Idylwyld Drive North.

The Saskatoon Fire Department and Emergency Management Organization have responded accordingly with the following units committed to this incident: one fire engine, one haz-mat unit, one decontamination unit, one mobile command unit, and one battalion chief.

Haz-mat crews are working to identify the origin of the substance through a variety of testing processes. 

Currently, one civilian has been directly exposed to the substance; however, the condition of that individual is unconfirmed at this time.

There is no indication of any risk to members of the public who have not been directly exposed to the substance.

This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided as additional details become known.