Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Garage fire – 1300 Block of Avenue W North
February 11, 2025 - 3:52 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines apply water and extinguish fire
Garage fire 600 block Ells Crescent
January 28, 2025 - 2:06 pm
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to protect exposures and homes near the garage
- strong winds made fighting the fire difficult putting adjacent homes and outside storage sheds at risk.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
Update: Hazmat response – Spadina Crescent and 21st Street East
January 24, 2025 - 4:06 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) confirmed normal air quality and declared the scene all clear at 3:05 p.m.
CORRECTION: Hazmat response - Spadina Crescent and 21st Street East (corrects location)
January 24, 2025 - 2:03 pm
At 12:13 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a hazmat incident involving the accidental mixing of chlorine and muriatic acid. The SFD’s hazmat team was dispatched to the scene on Spadina Crescent and 21st Street East.
On arrival, the hazmat crew found the contaminated areas were evacuated. The release of chlorine gas was contained and the hazmat crew began to ventilate the area. SFD remains on scene to monitor the air quality.
The ambulance service took two patients to hospital. Their condition is not known.
Hazmat response – 400 block of 20th Street East
January 24, 2025 - 1:31 pm
At 12:13 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a hazmat incident involving the accidental mixing of chlorine and muriatic acid. The SFD’s hazmat team was dispatched to the scene on the 400 block of 20th Street East.
On arrival, the hazmat crew found the contaminated areas were evacuated. The release of chlorine gas was contained and the hazmat crew began to ventilate the area. SFD remains on scene to monitor the air quality.
The ambulance service took two patients to hospital. Their condition is not known.