Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Garage Fire 300 Block Ave. D South
December 13, 2024 - 1:49 pm
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water from the exterior of the building to bring fire under control
- another crew entered to confirm no occupants were inside
- Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the rear detached garage
Kitchen Fire - 100 block of Avenue U S
December 9, 2024 - 12:00 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
First arriving crews observed smoke coming from the second floor.
Crews advanced hose lines to initiate an interior attack.
Crews set up fans to remove smoke from the building.
Structure fire- 200 Block Montreal Avenue South
December 5, 2024 - 4:06 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from roof
Crew advanced hose line to extinguish fire from the interior
Crews searched and confirmed no occupants in house
Motor Vehicle Collision - Gordie Howe Bridge
November 16, 2024 - 5:12 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
First arriving crews found two separate accidents.
Crews reported first accident involved two vehicles, second involved 4 vehicles.
Crews blocked traffic in two lanes for safety.
One patient with minor injuries.
Garage Fire 100 block Ave U South
November 15, 2024 - 6:37 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames coming form a detached garage in the rear of the property
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure with a quick knock down of the fire, while another crew searched the the interior of the structure to ensure no occupants were inside.
CORRECTION: Extrication Response – 1100 block of University Drive
November 12, 2024 - 3:47 pm
*The location of the incident has been corrected in the following News Release*
At 9:29 a.m. on November 11, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call reporting an individual stuck inside a commercial recycling truck.
The truck had completed part of its route on Clarence Avenue and 8th Street when a short time later the driver noticed a person in the back with the recycling materials. The truck then pulled off College Drive and parked in the southbound lanes on the 1100 block of University Drive.
Firefighters met Saskatoon Police on scene at University Drive where they located the recycling truck. SFD’s rescue team proceeded to safely remove the individual from the recycling truck at 9:44 a.m.
The individual’s care was transferred to Medavie at the scene.
Extrication Response - Hospital Dr. and College Dr.
November 12, 2024 - 5:42 pm
Firefighters found a driver of a Loraas Truck on scene and a patient inside the Loraas truck that had been dumped in out of a recycling bin.
Firefighters and Rescue Firefighters used tools to extricate the individual and a rope system to lower the Patient down from the Loraas truck.
One Patient was found in the Loraas truck and transported to Hospital
Structure fire - 900 block 20th Street West
November 9, 2024 - 12:47 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Crews found smoke and flames showing from a storage shed behind the main structure.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire.
NEWS RELEASE: Structure Fire - 408 24th Street West
October 25, 2024 - 8:20 pm
MEDIA: We have discovered a technical error and realized that you may not have received contact information:
Rob Hogan, Deputy Chief - Operations & Emergency Communications, Saskatoon Fire Department
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has responded to calls for a house and garage fire this evening.
At 17:41 SFD received multiple calls about a house and garage fire at 408 24th Street West. On arrival SFD found a large three-story house with flames showing. Garage and storage sheds had caught fire as well.
Fire crews began an aggressive exterior attack on all structures and a second alarm was called at 18:02 bringing an additional engine and ladder.
The fire is now under control but crews will remain on scene for a couple hours to monitor.
The fire is under investigation, no injuries have been reported at this time.
Suspicious Fires in Mayfair
October 24, 2024 - 12:13 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has responded to multiple fires in the Mayfair neighbourhood this morning.
At 9:21 a.m. SFD received a call reporting a detached garage on fire on the 1500 block of Avenue E North. Firefighters arrived and began to extinguish the fire. The fire spread to an adjacent garage across the alley on Avenue F North. Both fires have been brought under control.
At 9:53 a.m. SFD received a call reporting a deck on fire on the 1400 block of Avenue D North. The fire was put out by the homeowner. SFD attended to inspect the fire and ensure all hot spots were completely extinguished.
At 10:01 a.m. SFD received a call reporting a fence on fire on the 100 block of 31st Street West. SFD arrived and extinguished the fire.
At 10:37 a.m. SFD received a call reporting another fence on fire on 29th Street West. SFD arrived and extinguished the fire.
It is unknown at this time if any or all of the incidents are related. Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1.