Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Saskatoon News Releases

Vehicle fire in garage - 200 block of 3rd avenue south

June 10, 2024 - 12:43 am
Incident Number:
24-10585
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed a 1/2 ton truck inside the garage with flames consuming the interior of the cab.

Action(s) Taken:

Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to truck and interior of the garage, while another crew entered the building to search for fire extension and ensure all occupants were out of their suits.

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 - 100 Ave Q South

June 3, 2024 - 1:53 pm
Incident Number:
24-10124
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from structure

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced a hose line to apply water on exterior of structure 

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.

Structure Fire - 700 block of 5th St E

June 2, 2024 - 9:59 pm
Incident Number:
24-10066
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke coming from basement of structure

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to fire while another crew entered structure to confirm no occupants remained inside of structure

 

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.

Water rescue – South of Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge

May 27, 2024 - 10:08 pm
Incident Number:
24-09615
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters saw a conscious person lying in the shallow water

Action(s) Taken:

Fire personnel removed person from the river onto the bank

Crew turned patient care to the ambulance 

Crew assisted ambulance moving patient off the river bank to stretcher

Motor vehicle Collision- Semi on its side- Over pass Idywyld and 51st street

May 22, 2024 - 2:50 pm
Incident Number:
24-09262
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed truck and double trailer unit on its side on overpass

Firefighters observed the load was dispersed on road way- load was lumber 

Action(s) Taken:

Crews ensured vehicle was shut off and driver was ok

Crews dammed diesel fluid leak

Both lanes closed on overpass

More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.