Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At approximately 7:42 p.m. on May 6, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a single 911 call alerting to a kitchen fire in the 800 block of University Drive. It was reported to fire dispatchers that one occupant of the house had sustained an injury as a result of the fire.

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response. 

Upon arrival, fire crews observed a three-story residential house with no visible signs of smoke or fire; two occupants had already self-evacuated. The occupants had successfully used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out; however, one female occupant sustained minor burn injuries as a result. Firefighters used electric fans to fully ventilate a significant presence of smoke from the house.

A fire investigator has not yet confirmed a cause or damage estimate.

At approximately 3:47 p.m. on May 6, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 hang-up providing minimal detail before the call was terminated. Using the information gathered, fire dispatchers alerted crews and support officials from six different fire stations to a possible structure fire in a multi-unit residential townhouse complex located in the 2400 block of Kenderdine Road.

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and support officials were dispatched for response.

Fire crews arrived on scene in less than two minutes to find light smoke exiting a residential townhouse; the occupants were self-evacuating. Firefighters immediately made entry and located a fire in the area of the stove that had extended to nearby cupboards. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes of the first fire engine arriving on scene. Ventilation was conducted using electric fans to clear the townhouse of remaining smoke and carbon monoxide.

One occupant sustained serious burn injuries as a result of the fire and was transported to hospital for further treatment.

A fire investigator is working on scene to confirm a cause and assess the damage. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded the investigation into a fire that occurred in the 1200 block of 11th Street East on May 3, 2020.

A fire investigator has confirmed the cause of the fire to be accidental as a result of a shorted battery in a children's ride-on toy; it was not being charged or used at the time of the fire. Damage has been estimated at approximately $10,000.

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At approximately 7:10 p.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 1200 block of 11th Street East. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

A member of the Saskatoon Police Service was in the area at the time and had used a fire extinguisher in an effort to contain the fire. All occupants had evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was visibly coming from the back of the single family residential structure; firefighters quickly located and fully extinguished the small fire that was burning on the exterior. Fire crews performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no remaining occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. 

No injuries were reported to firefighter-paramedics as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is working to determine a cause and damage estimate.

At approximately 7:10 p.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire in the 1200 block of 11th Street East. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for response.

A member of the Saskatoon Police Service was in the area at the time and had used a fire extinguisher in an effort to contain the fire. All occupants had evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was visibly coming from the back of the single family residential structure; firefighters quickly located and fully extinguished the small fire that was burning on the exterior. Fire crews performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no remaining occupants, pets, or further extension of the fire. 

No injuries were reported to firefighter-paramedics as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is working to determine a cause and damage estimate.

A fire investigator has concluded on scene of a structure fire that occurred at a vacant property in the 400 block of Avenue S South on May 3, 2020.

The fire has been identified as incendiary, damaging both the structure of origin and a neighbouring vacant property; damage is estimated at approximately $10,000 between the two properties affected.

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At approximately 10:54 a.m. on May 3, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting heavy black smoke exiting from the back of a vacant and boarded-up residential structure. 

Three fire engines, one rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. 

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, smoke was confirmed to be coming from the structure; firefighters initiated a transitional attack, softening the fire from the exterior before breaching a rear access point to gain entry. Fire crews shut off the gas supply to the structure as fire dispatchers contacted utility technicians to attend the scene. A small fire was located and quickly extinguished on the exterior; firefighters performed searches of the structure, confirming there to be no occupants or pets inside and no further extension of the fire. 

There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel as a result of this incident. A fire investigator is on scene working to identify a cause and determine a damage estimate.