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Saskatoon News Releases

structure Fire 700 block 25th Street East

January 20, 2025 - 6:11 am
Incident Number:
25-01234
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from under the University Bridge
Action(s) Taken:

Crews extended a hose line to apply water to the difficult-to-reach fire. Extreme cold and the location of the fire made it difficult for fire crews to extinguish.

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Garage Fire 100 Block Ave.N South

January 18, 2025 - 7:12 am
Incident Number:
25-01124
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced a hose line to extinguish the fire contained to the garage

More Information:
  • 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.

Structure Fire- 1100 Block of Idylwyld Drive North

January 17, 2025 - 12:20 pm
Incident Number:
24-01071
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the home

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose lines to apply water to the exterior and then entered home to extinguish fire
  • Crews entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
More Information:
  • 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.

Structure Fire - 1200 block of Ave E North

January 10, 2025 - 11:40 pm
Incident Number:
25-00592
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames exiting structure

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior fire while other crews entered structure to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Positive pressure fans were set up to remove any lingering smoke and toxins

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • The fire has been brought under control.
  • 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.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

DG Level-1 - 800 block of 51st St E

January 10, 2025 - 11:35 pm
Incident Number:
25-00586
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

HAZMAT Team found large commercial Post Office, reports of a suspicious package

Action(s) Taken:

HAZMAT crew wearing appropriate PPE entered structure to identify product found with suspicious package. Product was tested and was found not to be a hazard. HAZMAT crews isolated product and suspicious package and removed from the building. Package was removed from product and placed in an evidence collection bag. Package was turned over to the SPS. Building was restored to normal function.

More Information:
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.

Garage fire – 800 Block of Rutherford Way

January 6, 2025 - 11:03 pm
Incident Number:
25-00308
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from a detached garage

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews advanced hose lines to extinguish fire

Fire crews searched garage to confirm no one was inside

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • 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.

structure Fire 100 Block Klassen Cresent

December 28, 2024 - 1:47 pm
Incident Number:
24-25229
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed flames and smoke coming from the rear of the the home

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose line to apply water from the exterior of the home, once cooled down, crews advanced hose lines to the interior to extinguish the fire, while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
  • The homeowner confirmed no occupants were inside the building
  • the fire was brought quickly under control
  • one of the occupants was treated for smoke inhalation

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
  • Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Garage Fire 300 Block Ave. D South

December 13, 2024 - 1:49 pm
Incident Number:
24-24352
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the rear detached garage

Action(s) Taken:
  • 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.
More Information:
  • 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.

Kitchen Fire - 100 block of Avenue U S

December 9, 2024 - 12:00 am
Incident Number:
24-24096
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews observed smoke coming from the second floor.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to initiate an interior attack.

Crews set up fans to remove smoke from the building.

More Information:
  • 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.

Structure fire- 200 Block Montreal Avenue South

December 5, 2024 - 4:06 am
Incident Number:
24-23841
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from roof

Action(s) Taken:

Crew advanced hose line to extinguish fire from the interior

Crews searched and confirmed no occupants in house 

More Information:
  • 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.