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Saskatoon News Releases
Structure fire reported at 1815 Ave C.N.
February 16, 2020 - 1:22 am
At approximately 8:00 pm the Saskatoon Fire Department received several 911 calls reporting a duplex on fire.
3 Engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue unit and 1 Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.
As units arrived there was heavy fire and smoke coming from the back of the house.
It took crews approximately 60 mins to get the fire under control due to the heavy fire load inside.
There were no injuries reported and crews worked to extinguish any remaining spot fires.
Searches of all levels revealed no occupants.
Investigators were on scene to determine a cause.
UPDATE: Multiple Overnight Garbage/Recycle Bin Fires
February 14, 2020 - 4:48 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to three additional garbage/recycling bin fires in the afternoon of February 14, 2020.
Incident Timeline:
12:42 p.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 1200 block of 19th Street West for reports of a garbage pile on fire.
2:29 p.m. - one fire engine is re-deployed from a suspicious structure fire in the 100 block of Avenue N South to the 100 block of Avenue M South for reports of a household recycling bin on fire.
2:43 p.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 500 block of 20th Street West for reports of a commercial recycling bin on fire.
All three of these additional garbage/recycling bin fires are considered to be suspicious in nature.
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The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to five separate reports of garbage or recycling bins on fire between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:45 am on February 14, 2020.
Incident Timeline:
2:30 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J South for reports of a household recycling bin on fire.
4:37 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J South for reports of a second household recycling bin on fire.
5:30 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 1400 block of Avenue M South for reports of a commercial garbage bin on fire. While on scene, firefighters are notified of two additional fires a short distance from their location.
5:41 a.m. - firefighters proceed from the 1400 block of Avenue M South to the 1400 block of Wellington Street for reports of two more commercial garbage bins on fire.
Each fire was brought under control and had a loss stopped within approximately 10 minutes of receiving notification of the incident.
All of the five garbage/recycling bin fires are considered to be suspicious in nature.
Structure Fire - 113 Avenue N South
February 14, 2020 - 4:24 pm
At approximately 2:21 p.m. on February 14, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call from a resident reporting a detached garage on fire at 113 Avenue N South.
Three fire engines, one aerial ladder truck, one rescue unit, one fire investigation unit, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched to the scene.
The first responding fire engine arrived on scene in less than four minutes. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and a small fire on the side of a detached garage. Fire crews used the fire engine's on-board water supply and a pre-connected hose line to extinguish the fire; the fire was brought under control in less than 10 minutes. There was no further extension of the fire.
Fire and Police Investigators have found the fire to be suspicious in nature, causing an estimated $1000 in damage.
UPDATE: Industrial Structure Fire - Township Road 382, Corman Park
February 14, 2020 - 4:08 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded on scene of an industrial structure fire at Shercom Industries Inc.
Fire crews considered the fire under control at approximately 10:53 a.m. on February 14, 2020, confirming a complete loss stopped at approximately 12:26 p.m.; this constitutes a total burn time of just over six hours from the time of dispatch.
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to thank the Martensville Fire Department who assisted in fire suppression, as well as the Corman Park Police Service who provided traffic control and aided in establishing a safe environment for responders.
The Saskatoon Fire Department will not be conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire, as the area falls outside of its investigative jurisdiction. A damage estimate will also not be provided.
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On February 14, 2020 at approximately 6:21 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an industrial structure fire at Shercom Industries Inc., located on Township Road 382 in Corman Park.
Three fire engines, one aerial ladder truck, one rescue unit, one water tanker, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. One haz-mat unit was later dispatched and placed on stand-by on scene. Two assistant chiefs have also responded to the fire scene to assume safety officer and public information officer functions on scene.
The first responding fire engine noted considerable levels of smoke while traveling to the fire scene. Upon arrival, heavy flames were visibly exiting a two storey industrial building. A representative on scene confirmed to the commanding fire officer that all employees had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews. Power was shut off to the building to minimize potential hazards. A water tanker is shuttling water to the fire scene while multiple firefighters are engaged in fire suppression.
There have been no reported injuries to civilian or fire personnel. Martensville Fire Department has responded and is assisting on scene.
This incident is ongoing and an update will be provided as additional information becomes known.
Continuous Responses to Motor Vehicle Collisions on Saskatoon Streets
February 14, 2020 - 2:28 pm
On February 14, 2020 between the hours of 7:39 a.m. and 10:01 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department attended to seven motor vehicle collisions throughout the City of Saskatoon.
Incident Timeline:
7:39 a.m. - one fire engine, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief are dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle rollover on Circle Drive South at Clarence Avenue South. One adult female is reported as trapped inside the vehicle. Upon arrival, firefighter-paramedics locate the patient outside of her vehicle and provide medical care.
7:48 a.m. - a rescue unit, returning from a previous incident, encountered this motor vehicle collision at the crossing of Circle Drive West and 22nd Street West. Fire crews note a compromised light standard and fire dispatchers communicate with police dispatchers to confirm that the City of Saskatoon was notified for repair. One patient is treated by firefighter-paramedics on scene for minor injuries before being released.
8:09 a.m. - a fire engine approached this motor vehicle collision approximately 100 metres down the road while returning from a previous motor vehicle rollover on Circle Drive South at Clarence Avenue South. There are no injuries reported; however, firefighters perform fluid and debris clean-up on scene in an effort to protect the environment and restore the scene.
8:42 a.m. - a brush truck returning to Fire Station No. 2 came across a multi-vehicle collision at Circle Drive West and 33rd Street West. The request for a fire engine to respond is made by the commanding fire officer. Firefighter-paramedics assess and provide treatment to multiple patients before they are transported to hospital. Fire crews clean fluid and debris before clearing the scene.
9:31 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to Lorne Avenue at Circle Drive South for reports of a single-vehicle collision with possible fluid leaking. Upon arrival, no injuries are noted and no fluid is required to be cleaned from the roadway. Firefighters return to their station to continue serving Saskatoon.
9:50 a.m. - while returning from a previous incident, firefighters encountered a motor vehicle rollover near Circle Drive West and 33rd Street West. Firefighter-paramedics assessed an adult male for injuries before releasing him on scene. Fire crews clean fluid and debris before leaving the scene to the Saskatoon Police Service.
10:01 a.m. - a fire engine returning from a previous incident arrived upon a single-vehicle collision in which a vehicle had left the roadway and was stranded. A civilian passerby stopped to assist the driver prior to the arrival of the fire crew. Firefighter-paramedics check on the driver for possible injuries before assisting the driver and civilian passerby in getting the vehicle back onto the roadway.
In five of the seven motor vehicle collisions, fire crews were returning from other calls for service when they happened upon another citizen in need.
With nine fire stations protecting over 236 square kilometres of Saskatoon and surrounding area, the Saskatoon Fire Department is proud to provide prompt and effective service to residents and visitors.