Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:32 pm Christmas Day reporting a house fire with flames impinging upon a neighbouring home on the 400 block Avenue I South.  Dispatched to the scene were four engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters confirmed a house fully involved with fire and a neighbouring home also caught fire.  They began to deliver water though window openings.  Once the second house fire was brought under control a search of the interior determined the house to be vacant.

Shortly after 11:00 pm the house with to most severe fire was brought under control to the degree where firefighters could enter and begin the search for occupants.  All occupants were now accounted for outside the home.  There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The cause remains under investigation.  More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 3:06 pm, Sunday December 20, 2020 reporting black smoke coming from a building on Peters Avenue in the North Corman Industrial Park.  Dispatched to the scene were 2 engines, a brush truck, a tanker a rescue and the battalion chief.

The first arriving apparatus observed lots of smoke but no visible flames.  The incident commander assigned an attack crew to enter the building and seek out the source of fire.  This initial entry was made and then recalled upon encountering acetylene and oxygen.  An alternative entry point was made and crews were able to get water onto the fire creating steam that obscured visibility.   Once the fire growth was under control. a large overhead door was opened to provide ventilation and improve visibility.  

An additional 2 engines, a tanker and a tanker form Warman Fire department were brought in to provide relief for working firefighters and additional water supply.  Fire crews managed to connect a winch to a semi and pull it out of the building, while suppression flare ups on a semi trailer.

The fire was brought under control and extinguished with the last truck leaving the scene at 5:47 pm.  There in no damage estimate or cause to the fire as the Saskatoon Fire Department does not investigate fires outside of Saskatoon.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 6:54 pm on December 12, 2020 report a fire in a house in the 100 block of 8^th Street East.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, one ladder, one rescue, the battalion chief and fire investigator.

The first crews arrived in less that four minute and observed smoke coming from a second-floor window of a three storey house.  The first firefighters to enter the building searched for occupants and discovered the fire in a second-floor bedroom.

It was confirmed the occupants exited the home after being alerted by the smoke alarm.  There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters.

It took firefighters until 7:27 pm to bring the fire under control that resulted in extensive damage throughout the second and third floors.  The last firefighters left the scene at 10:47 pm after confirming the fire was entirely extinguished.

The cause remains under investigation with damages estimated at $150,000.00.

The on-scene examination into the cause of this fire has concluded.  Due to the significant damage to the structure the cause remains undetermined.

No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.  Damage is estimated at $75,000.00.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department is on scene at a fire in a mobile home after receiving a 911 call at 5:58 pm reporting flames coming from a home in the 1500 block of Rayner Avenue.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 engines, a ladder, a rescue, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving fire officers indicated the home was fully involved in fire when on scene.  Reports from firefighters indicate the floor has burned through and crews are taking defensive actions to protect adjacent structures while applying water to the interior.

It is unknown currently if there was anyone home at the time if the fire.

Fire crews remain on scene and a fire investigator will conduct an internal examination once safe to continue.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department is on scene at a fire in a mobile home after receiving a 911 call at 5:58 pm reporting flames coming from a home in the 1500 block of Rayner Avenue.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 engines, a ladder, a rescue, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving fire officers indicated the home was fully involved in fire when on scene.  Reports from firefighters indicate the floor has burned through and crews are taking defensive actions to protect adjacent structures while applying water to the interior.

It is unknown currently if there was anyone home at the time if the fire.

Fire crews remain on scene and a fire investigator will conduct an internal examination once safe to continue.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 1024 hours on November 26, 2020 reporting a multi-vehicle collision on the vicinity of Circle Drive and Airport Drive.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 engines, a rescue and a battalion chief.  On arrival the first engine reported three vehicles involved; a truck, a car, and a van which was on its side.

All occupants were already out of their vehicles and were assessed for injuries by firefighter/paramedics.  Fortunately there were no injuries.  Fire crews remained on scene to ensure no fire occurred while vehicles were towed away and assisted with cleaning up debris and spilled fluids.

The fire investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.  We have learned the smoke alarms had been removed which caused a delay in evacuating the home and would have contributed to fire related injuries.

It is estimated this fire caused $50,000.00 damage.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:40 pm on November 19, 2020 reporting a house fire on the 300 block Avenue Y South.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a fire investigator, and battalion chief.

The first apparatus arrived on scene under three minutes observing smoke coming from a 4-plex.  Crews were directed to enter a lower suite with a hand line to search for occupants and the source of fire. 

The fire was brought under control fourteen minutes after arrival

It was confirmed the two occupants had evacuated prior to arrival.  One occupant was treated by firefighter/paramedics for burns and smoke inhalation, and was transported by ambulance to hospital.

Update will be provided as more information becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:40 pm on November 19, 2020 reporting a house fire on the 300 block Avenue Y South.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, a rescue, a fire investigator, and battalion chief.

The first apparatus arrived on scene under three minutes observing smoke coming from a 4-plex.  Crews were directed to enter a lower suite with a hand line to search for occupants and the source of fire. 

The fire was brought under control fourteen minutes after arrival

It was confirmed the two occupants had evacuated prior to arrival.  One occupant was treated by firefighter/paramedics for burns and smoke inhalation, and was transported by ambulance to hospital.

Update will be provided as more information becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:41 pm, November 16, 2020 reporting smoke coming from building on the 1000 block of Matheson Drive.  Dispatched to the scene were four engines, a ladder, a fire investigator, and a battalion chief.  First arriving firefighters reported an apartment block with heavy smoke coming from a ground level window.

Fire crews entered the building and proceeded to a lower level suite where they encountered the fire.  Advanced hand lines were used to suppress, then extinguish the fire.  While in the suite, firefighters discovered and rescued a cat.  After an initial assessment, determined the cat suffered no ill effects from the fire. 

After examining the scene, the fire investigator determined the fire was caused by unattended burning of incense.  Damage caused by this fire is estimated to be $100,000.00.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from RCMP at 1:47 pm November 16, 2020 to assist with a person in the South Saskatchewan River located south of the city.  A rescue boat with surface water technicians was launched and proceeded up river.

Arriving on scene, the boat crew located a female on an ice shelf on the river.  Firefighter/paramedics assessed the patient and determined it was not advisable to move the patient up the steep river bank.  The patient was loaded into the rescue boat and transported to the SFD boat launch to a waiting ambulance.

It was reported the person entered the river after a pet dog had gone in the water.  The dog eventually made its way to shore.

The Saskatoon Fire Department warns everyone to not go into the river and to stay of the ice.