Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 9:14 p.m. on April 20, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a fire inside a structure.  Dispatched to the scene were three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief.  On arrival at 9:18 p.m., the first arriving fire crew reported no visible signs of fire from the exterior.  Upon entering the structure, the fire crews found a small fire on the third floor of the structure.  Using a pump tank with a hose line as a back up, they extinguished the fire using the water pump tank and not the hose line.  Fire crews searched the home for fire extension and occupants.  Two occupants had evacuated prior to our fire crew arrival.  No other fires or fire extension were found from the original small fire on the third floor.  All occupants had evacuated.  A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.  Fire crews ventilated the home of smoke at 9:27 p.m.  

Fire crews are returning to their respective stations and packing up equipment while preparing to turn the fire scene over to the Fire Investigator who is still enroute.  An update for the cause, origin and damage estimate will be released as soon as practical.

No injuries to firefighters or civilians occurred as a result of this fire.

Fire crews from the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD), Pike Lake, Delisle and Montrose Fire Departments remained on the scene putting out spot fires until 6:30 p.m on April 19, 2022.  This was a collaborative effort by all fire services to protect structures and extinguish the fire.  Support was provided by the Corman Park Police and the RCMP.  Engines, off road vehicles, tankers, and necessary equipment were provided by all fire services with Montrose supplying 3000 liters of water during the incident.  SFD transferred command over to the Delisle Fire Chief just before 6:00 p.m. 

SFD fire crews were on the scene for 2 hours and 20 minutes before packing up equipment and returning back to their fire stations.  A total of four fire engines, two brush trucks and two tanker trucks responded from SFD during this fire.  

Thank you to our partner fire departments for their coordination and team work.

Damage is estimated at $200,000.

At 2:14 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a structure fire.  Three fire engines, a rescue unit, a ladder truck and the Battalion Chief responded to the scene.  On arrival, first arriving fire crews reported smoke showing from a 4 level split home and began hooking the fire engine to the hydrant.  All incoming fire crews were assigned their tactical duties.  A gate had to be breached to access the rear of the home.  5 occupants were home at the time of the fire and evacuated to their backyard.  Utilities were shut off by firefighters for scene safety and utility companies requested to respond.  This fire was brought under control at 2:43 a.m.  

The occupants were turned over to the care of the ambulance service to be assessed for smoke inhalation.  

The fire scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator at 3:27 a.m.  Fire crews returned to their respective stations.

Cause of the fire was accidental due to an overloaded electrical circuit serving a 6 plug in multi power block.  Fire originated at an electrical outlet in the living room and damage estimate is $200,00. 

No working smoke alarms were identified in the home by the Fire Investigator.  Only one smoke alarm present without a battery, not functioning.  The occupants were woken by one of the occupants coughing from smoke filling the house.  Fire was visible in the living room and a parent jumped out the window, grabbed a ladder and evacuated the remainder of the family.  They took safe refuge in their yard until firefighters arrived.  Two adults and three children were lucky to escape with light smoke inhalation.

Please take this as an opportunity to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.  If you don't have smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, install them immediately as they are part of a life safety system in your home.  Alarms save lives.  Check out the Saskatoon Fire Department webpage on minimum requirements and information on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.  

Photos received from SFD's Battalion Chief of current conditions.

At 2:54 p.m. on April 19, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a controlled burn that got out of control from the RCMP to SFD's dispatch center.  Fire was reported along Highway 60 south of Valley Road.  One fire engine, two tanker units, two brush trucks and the Battalion Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, a large grass fire that was moving quickly with the wind blowing from the East Southeast direction from 44 km/hr gusting up to 55 km/hr was encountered.  Corman Park Police were on scene redirecting traffic due to risk of the fire crossing the highway.  SFD's fire crews prioritized protection of structures that were in the fire's path.  With the wind gusts, this fire is difficult to get extinguish and to get ahead of at this time.  Partner fire services from Pike Lake and Delisle are on scene assisting with fire extinguishment at this time.  Water shuttling and supply is a priority for all fire ground personnel.  The fire has consumed a trailer and possibly some vehicles and continues to be a concern to structures. 

An additional three fire engines from SFD are responding to assist with extinguishment and protect structures.  Visibility is poor due to the amount of smoke in this area.

Further updates on this fire will be provided as soon as practical.

Please avoid this area until further notice.

At 2:27 a.m. on April 18, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a house on fire with flames showing at the rear.  Four fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the fire.  On arrival, the fire crews reported the house was fully involved in fire.  Two occupants were in the house at the time of the fire and safety evacuated.  Firefighters began extinguishing the fire from the rear exterior and advanced their way into the structure.  Natural gas and electrical utilities were shut off for scene safety and the utility companies were called in.  At 3:06 a.m., firefighters identified the roof was collapsing.  The ladder truck continued to extinguish the fire while fire engines were strategically moved to assist and further support extinguishment of this fire.  Fire was brought under control at 3:26 a.m.  Once the fire was fully extinguished, the fire scene was turned over to the SFD Fire Investigator.

The scene examination is concluded and the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.  The Fire Investigator will continue to work with the Saskatoon Police Service Investigator.  Fire originated on the rear deck attached to the structure.  Damage from this fire is estimated at $450,000.  

No injuries occurred to firefighters or civilians as a result of this fire.  One occupant reported hearing "hail" like sounds which woke him up.  This noise was from the fire burning in the exterior wall.  An attempt to extinguish the fire was made by the occupant but the fire was too large.  Smoke alarms sounded when smoke entered the structure.

At 1:00 p.m. on April 18, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a controlled burn that was out of control and a large area of grass was on fire 10 miles south of Saskatoon on Highway 219 at the entrance to Beaver Creek.  One fire engine, one brush truck and one tanker unit were dispatched to the fire.  On arrival, fire crews requested SFD's additional brush truck and tanker unit to assist a "football field" sized fire that was threatening structures.  Fire crews made protection of the structures their priority by extinguishing and pushing the fire away from the buildings.  

This grass fire was brought under control at 1:30 p.m.  Brush truck remained on scene to extinguish hot spots.  All SFD personnel and their equipment have returned to their respective stations.  

Report all controlled burns in the R.M. of Corman Park to SFD's dispatch center at 306-975-3030.

April 17, 2022 on Easter Sunday at 3:16 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call of a house on fire.  Two fire engines, a tanker truck, a brush truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief responded.  On arrival, fire crews reported heavy black smoke coming from the structure with the fire breaching the windows.  A quick exterior attack on the fire was initiated at the rear of the structure.  All incoming fire crews were given their tactical duties to perform on their arrival.  Fire had started in the basement and burnt a hole through the main floor at the rear of the structure.  Natural gas was shut off for safety reasons to the structure.  Once water supply was established, entry into the structure was made and an interior attack on the fire began.  It was identified that the fireplace on the main floor had fallen into drop into the basement due to the integrity of the structure being compromised by the fire.  The SFD water tanker was tasked with shuttling water to the fire scene.  This fire was brought under control at 4:40 p.m.  A fire investigator from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will be conducting the scene examination to determine cause, origin and damage.  

No injuries occurred as a result of this fire to civilians or firefighters.

The cause and origin of the fire that occurred at a motel in the 700 Block of Idylwyld Drive North on April 14, 2022 has been determined.  Insufficient cleaning and removal of lint inside the industrial dryer ignited causing $15,000 damage.  A Fire Inspection had recently occurred at the property and identified the ductwork serving the dryer required cleaning.  It was reported to the Fire Investigator a clean out of lint had been performed.   Remnants of lint were identified as remaining.  

No injuries occurred as a result of this fire.

Lint traps built into dryers are required to be cleaned by removing lint after every use.  Lint build up can cause heat to not escape the drum or ductwork and pose a risk of fire.  Ductwork serving dryers is required to be cleaned out regularly depending on the use of the dryer.  Most industrial dryers are used daily and require regular clean out.  If you notice lint building up in your dryer, around the dryer on surfaces such as walls and floor or around the exterior outlet - have your ductwork cleaned.  As regular maintenance, at a minimum all ductwork should be cleaned out annually.

Friendly reminder: test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Have a safe Easter weekend!